🇧🇪 Internship in Belgium 📣 Communications and Campaigns at a European Political Think Tank 🖋️

If you are a young graduate passionate about communications and European politics, this internship at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies in Brussels is a great opportunity. You will join the Communications Team of a leading European think tank, helping shape campaigns, monitor media impact, and support events, while gaining hands-on experience at the heart of EU policy communication.

About the Organisation

The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies is a Brussels-based think tank connected to the Christian Democrat, Conservative, and like-minded political parties of the EPP family. It conducts research and organises events on European affairs, and its Communications Team works to build and expand the Centre's external image and outreach.

Your Role

As a Communications intern, you will assist the Communications Team with the following tasks:

📣 Assist in developing communications campaigns related to the Martens Centre's research and events

💡 Work with the team to come up with fresh, innovative ideas for both the formats and contents of these campaigns

📊 Assist in monitoring the traditional and social media impact of the Centre and identify strategies for growing target audiences

🗂️ Help maintain and expand the Centre's database of contacts, including identifying new, relevant stakeholders

📚 Take part in the research projects of the Communications Team, including literature reviews, editing, and related tasks

🎪 Assist in the organisation of events and conferences

🛠️ Execute any other organisational and administrative tasks as needed

Candidate Requirements

🎓 A university degree in Communications and PR, political science, social science, journalism, or a related discipline

🇪🇺 Good knowledge of European and international politics, as well as familiarity with the history and tradition of the Christian Democrat, Conservative, and like-minded political parties of the EPP family

💡 A creative, innovative, enthusiastic, out-of-the-box thinker eager to establish and improve the external image and outreach of the Centre

📱 Savviness and a keen interest in social media tools and platforms

🤝 A team player able to follow internal and external workflows with precise deadlines

✍️ Proven communications, promotion, copywriting, and advertising skills are a strong asset

🗣️ Fluency in English, with proven writing skills; knowledge of additional languages is welcome

Who Can Apply

The position is open to all young graduates with an academic background in European affairs and related fields, holding a university degree, fluent in English, fully computer and internet literate, and with good knowledge of European politics. Additional educational qualifications, experience in policy research, and adequate knowledge of one or two more languages are considered assets.

The Details

📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium

🚀 Projected start date: early September 2026

📄 Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV and a cover letter by email to jobs@martenscentre.eu. In the subject line of the email, mention the exact name of the position applied for, as stated in the call for applications.

👉 Apply by email: jobs@martenscentre.eu