ESN Lisboa is looking for a Marketing & Communication Intern in Lisbon, Portugal for a 6-month, full-time Erasmus+ traineeship starting on 11 January 2027. The role is unpaid, open to EU/EEA residents, and applications are sent by email with a portfolio before 20 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full listing so you can see every detail in one place.
What Is ESN Lisboa?
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Lisboa is a non-profit organisation based in the heart of Lisbon. It focuses on helping and integrating international students during their mobility period.
ESN Lisboa describes itself as a multidiscipline organisation with exponential growth, and it is looking for the right person to become its Marketing and Communication Intern.
The Marketing & Communication Intern Role at a Glance
📌 Position: Marketing & Communication Intern
🏢 Organisation: Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Lisboa, non-profit / NGO
📍 Location: Lisbon, Portugal
🎯 Fields: Marketing and advertising; audio-visual techniques and media production
🎓 Type: Traineeship (during studies), Erasmus+ traineeship
⏱️ Duration: 6 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time, 30 hours per week
🚀 Expected starting date: 11 January 2027
🗣️ Working language: English
📬 Application: Send your portfolio by email
What Will You Do as Marketing & Communication Intern?
The position description lists six areas of work:
📷 Supporting photography, photo selection and editing after events
📱 Creating content for ESN Lisboa's social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok
🎥 Recording and editing audiovisual content, including Reels, TikToks, promotional videos, event recaps, interviews and trend-based content
🎉 Capturing content during ESN Lisboa's events and activities
📰 Development of a newsletter for international students
🖼️ Development of visual materials to support other departments
Social Media and Video Content Work
A large part of this traineeship is hands-on content creation. You would create posts for ESN Lisboa's social media, with Instagram and TikTok named as the main platforms, and you would record and edit short-form video such as Reels and TikToks as well as longer formats like promotional videos, event recaps and interviews. Trend-based content is part of the brief too.
Photography and Event Coverage
The role also includes photography support: helping with photos, selecting the best images and editing them after events. You would capture content during ESN Lisboa's events and activities, so knowledge of photography and event coverage is listed as a plus.
Newsletter and Visual Materials for Other Departments
Beyond social media, you would develop a newsletter for international students, which is the organisation's core audience, and create visual materials that support other departments of ESN Lisboa. This makes the internship a mix of writing, design and video work.
Who Is the Ideal Profile?
The profile section describes the person ESN Lisboa is looking for:
🎨 Background in Communication, Design or Marketing
💪 Proactive, responsible, self-motivated
✨ Aesthetic sense and creative spirit
⏰ Responsible, committed and able to meet deadlines
✍️ Ability to express ideas through text and image
🎬 Willingness to appear in videos or support others during filming
Level of Studies, Language and Skills
🎓 Level of studies: Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5), Bachelor (EQF 6) or Master (EQF 7)
🇬🇧 Working language: English
🖥️ Expected skill: Digital design
🧰 Tools: Canva, CapCut, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram
Other Requirements for This Traineeship
🌐 Interest in NGOs
📝 Erasmus+ Traineeship is mandatory
📚 Marketing, Communication and similar courses are preferred for this specific role
📸 Knowledge of photography and event coverage is a plus
🖌️ Knowledge of Canva and other content creation tools
📹 Knowledge of video recording and editing tools
🔄 Working hours can be adjusted according to specific needs
🗓️ Internship period can be adjusted: 1 semester to 1 full year internships are accepted
Is This an Erasmus+ Traineeship? Funding Explained
The listing names its programme as an Erasmus+ traineeship, and it states that an Erasmus+ Traineeship is mandatory. The internship itself is unpaid, so any financial support would come from your Erasmus+ traineeship grant through your sending institution. If you want a clear picture of how Erasmus+ funded traineeships really work, including what the grant covers and what it does not, read that guide before you apply.
Who Can Apply? Visa and Work Authorization
🇪🇺 The listing is for EU/EEA residents only
🛂 ESN Lisboa is currently only able to host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or those with existing residency
What You Get
🧭 Work under the supervision and guidance of ESN Lisboa
📶 A free SIM card
💳 A free ESNcard
🎞️ Access to premium versions of various editing platforms
🌍 The ability to work in a multicultural environment, partake in events and be part of a multidisciplinary team
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Duration, Schedule and Start Date
⏳ Duration: 6 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time
📆 Hours per week: 30 hours
🚀 Expected starting date: 11 January 2027
🔧 Flexibility: the period can be adjusted, with internships of 1 semester to 1 full year accepted, and working hours can be adjusted according to specific needs
How to Apply
If you are applying for this position, send your portfolio by email to ESN Lisboa. The address is listed in the Links section below. Because the role is built around photo, video and design work, your portfolio is the main way to show your aesthetic sense and your ability to express ideas through text and image.
Why This Internship Could Be a Good Fit
If you are studying Communication, Design or Marketing and want practical experience in social media, video editing and event content, this traineeship covers all three in one role. You would work in an international student community in Lisbon, and you can check how we verify every opportunity on Youth Works Hub. Find more roles like this in our internship listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Marketing & Communication Intern do at ESN Lisboa?
The intern supports photography and photo editing after events, creates content for Instagram and TikTok, records and edits Reels, TikToks, promotional videos, event recaps and interviews, and develops a newsletter for international students. The intern also creates visual materials for other departments.
Is the ESN Lisboa internship paid?
No. The listing describes it as an unpaid traineeship. It does include a free SIM card, a free ESNcard and access to premium versions of various editing platforms.
Do I need an Erasmus+ traineeship to apply?
Yes. The listing states that an Erasmus+ Traineeship is mandatory for this position.
Who can apply for this internship?
The listing is for EU/EEA residents only. ESN Lisboa can only host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or people with existing residency.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
The internship lasts 6 months, full time at 30 hours per week, with an expected starting date of 11 January 2027. The period can be adjusted, and internships from 1 semester to 1 full year are accepted.
What level of studies is required?
The listing accepts short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5), Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) levels. Marketing, Communication and similar courses are preferred for this specific role.
Which tools should I know?
The listed tools are Canva, CapCut, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Knowledge of Canva and other content creation tools, and of video recording and editing tools, is requested.
What language do I need?
The working language is English.
Do I have to appear in videos?
The profile lists a willingness to appear in videos or support others during filming.
How do I apply?
Send your portfolio by email to the address in the Links section. The deadline is 20 November 2026.
Deadline
⏳ 20 November 2026
Links
📧 Application email (send your portfolio): internships@esnlisboa.org
🌐 ESN Lisboa website: https://esnlisboa.org/
💼 ESN Lisboa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/erasmusstudentnetworklisboa/posts/
