🇧🇪 Internship in Belgium 📣 Publications, Communications & Outreach at a Top EU Think Tank 🎨 — €1,200/month

CEPS is looking for an intern to join its Publications, Communications and Outreach (PCO) team. Reporting to the Digital Communications Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in communicating and disseminating CEPS' research outputs — an excellent chance to develop strong communication, writing and design skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal starting date is July 2026, or the first half of August at the latest.

About CEPS

Founded in Brussels in 1983, the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is a leading think tank and forum for debate on EU affairs, consistently ranked among the world's top 10 think tanks. One of its distinguishing features is a strong in-house research capacity backed by an extensive international network of partner institutes. Its funding comes from a variety of sources — mainly research grants and service contracts, but also membership and conference fees.

Main Tasks

📱 Crafting engaging social media content for CEPS' channels, such as X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

🎨 Creating or editing multimedia and graphic design materials — social media visuals, small infographics and videos

📨 Supporting the development and dissemination of communication campaigns and newsletters, coordinating with different teams and managing distribution

✍️ Drafting shorter, more accessible support content to disseminate the key messages of longer CEPS publications

🎤 Providing support for CEPS events — from creating speaker slides and compiling presentations to CRM support and on-the-spot help during the event (mic roaming, registrations)

🧩 Other relevant tasks, as and when required

Your Background & Qualifications

🎓 You've finished your tertiary education and hold at least a bachelor's degree in communication, social sciences or a relevant subject in the humanities

🛠️ You're familiar with graphic design (InDesign, Photoshop or online tools like Canva), Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress), social media (X, LinkedIn, Bluesky) and video production/editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere)

🗣️ You have an excellent command of English, both spoken and written (C1 level)

🇪🇺 You're interested in European affairs, policymaking and research

Your Profile

👁️ A keen eye for design aesthetics, creating visually appealing and engaging materials

📝 Confident writing in English — both original texts and summaries of longer, complex ones

⏱️ Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively

🚀 Enthusiastic and result-driven about communication and outreach, striving for meaningful impact

💡 Creative thinking that brings innovative ideas to the table

🤝 Comfortable working in an international team and equally able to work independently, taking ownership of tasks

🌍 An inclusion-oriented mindset with absolute respect for diversity, and genuine enthusiasm for supporting a positive workplace culture

What CEPS Offers

💶 A CIP allowance of EUR 1,200 per month under the CIP scheme

🗓️ A full-time internship of six months, starting July 2026 or the first half of August at the latest

📍 Based in Brussels, in-person, though some teleworking may be possible for a limited period

📄 Candidates must be legally entitled to undertake an internship in Belgium for the full duration of the placement

Career Development

This internship offers hands-on experience in three key fields for building essential soft skills in the Brussels policy environment — communications, editorial and events.

How to Apply

To apply, email your complete application to comms@ceps.eu, including:

📑 A motivation letter (maximum one page), in English

📄 A CV, in English

Use the exact subject line 'Intern 2026 – PCO'. Early applications are encouraged, as submissions are reviewed as they arrive. Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications, or those that don't follow these instructions will not be considered. For further information about the position, you can also reach the team at comms@ceps.eu.