FEDARENE, the European Federation of Regions and Energy Agencies, offers a 6-month paid internship as EU Communication Assistant in its Brussels office, starting from 18th January 2026 onwards. Only students who can provide a traineeship agreement will be selected. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full offer: applications close on 18 November 2026.
Who Is FEDARENE?
FEDARENE is the European Federation of Regions and Energy Agencies. It is a well-established European association with 36 years of history, representing members from 24 European countries. It is active in one of the most strategic areas of current European political activity: energy and climate.
Internship at a Glance
🏢 Organisation: FEDARENE, the European Federation of Regions and Energy Agencies
🎤 Role: EU Communication Assistant
📍 Location: Brussels office, Belgium
⏳ Duration: 6 months
📆 Start: from 18th January 2026 onwards
💶 Pay: paid internship
📑 Requirement: traineeship agreement from a university or similar organisation
What Does an EU Communication Assistant Do?
The EU Communication Assistant keeps FEDARENE visible to its members and to the wider European audience. The role combines newsletter production, moderation of online channels, impact monitoring and support for events and EU projects.
Your Main Missions
📰 Manage the bimonthly FEDARENE newsletter, and actively moderate the website and social networks.
📊 Monitor the impact of communication channels.
🤝 Support other activities: events organisation, communication activities of EU projects and more.
Running the Newsletter and Online Channels
The first mission is hands-on content work. You manage the bimonthly FEDARENE newsletter and actively moderate the website and social networks. This is where the required skills in writing, LinkedIn and graphic design come into daily use.
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Measuring Impact and Supporting EU Projects
Beyond producing content, you monitor the impact of communication channels. You also support other activities of the federation, including events organisation and the communication activities of EU projects.
Who Can Be Selected?
FEDARENE states that only students able to provide a traineeship agreement from a university or similar organisation (Erasmus+, Eurodyssey, etc.) will be selected. A traineeship agreement is therefore the key document for this offer.
Required Profile: Your Studies
🎓 You are a Master student in one of these fields:
🇪🇺 European Studies
🏛️ Political Sciences
🗞️ Communication
✒️ Journalism
🌱 Environmental Sciences
Language and Writing Skills
🗣️ Excellent spoken and written English (C1).
🖋️ Writing skills in English.
Digital and Design Skills
🔗 Perfect command of LinkedIn.
🎨 Graphic design skills: Adobe Suite and/or Canva.
Personal Qualities and Interests
🧭 Autonomous, creative, proactive.
⚡ Interest in sustainable energy issues; previous experience in the field is a plus.
Tools That Are an Asset
📬 Knowledge of Mailchimp or Sendinblue.
🖥️ Knowledge of WordPress.
🗓️ Knowledge of Buffer.
What FEDARENE Offers
FEDARENE offers a work experience coupled with responsibility and networking opportunities within a well-established European association, representing members from 24 European countries and active in energy and climate.
Is the FEDARENE Internship Paid?
Yes. The offer states: "This is a paid internship." The amount is not stated in the offer. Our guide on how funded traineeships really work explains the different ways internships abroad are paid.
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Mélissa Miklos by 18 November 2026. Only pre-selected candidates will receive an answer. The application email and the official offer PDF are listed at the end of this post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FEDARENE EU Communication Assistant internship paid?
Yes. The offer states that this is a paid internship. The amount is not given in the offer.
How long is the internship and where does it take place?
The internship lasts 6 months and takes place in the FEDARENE office in Brussels, Belgium. It starts from 18th January 2026 onwards.
What does an EU Communication Assistant do at FEDARENE?
The intern manages the bimonthly FEDARENE newsletter, actively moderates the website and social networks, monitors the impact of communication channels, and supports events organisation and the communication activities of EU projects.
Who will be selected for this internship?
Only students able to provide a traineeship agreement from a university or similar organisation (Erasmus+, Eurodyssey, etc.) will be selected.
What should I be studying?
FEDARENE looks for a Master student in European Studies, Political Sciences, Communication, Journalism or Environmental Sciences.
What language and digital skills are required?
Excellent spoken and written English (C1), writing skills in English, a perfect command of LinkedIn, and graphic design skills with Adobe Suite and/or Canva. Knowledge of Mailchimp or Sendinblue, WordPress and Buffer is an asset.
What should I send to apply?
Send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Mélissa Miklos by email.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are due by 18 November 2026.
Will every applicant receive an answer?
No. Only pre-selected candidates will receive an answer.
Deadline
⏳ 18 November 2026
Link
📧 Application email: melissa.miklos@fedarene.org
📄 Offer PDF: https://fedarene.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-10_Annonce-Stagiaire-EU-communication.pdf
