The EPP Group in the European Parliament is offering 5-month, full-time (40 hrs/week) paid traineeships in its Digital Communication Unit, Campaigns Directorate, in Brussels, Belgium (reference DCT/S2027). There are three tracks: Content Creator, Videographer and Graphic Designer. Trainees receive a monthly allowance of €1,700, and the spring traineeship starts at the beginning of February. Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 12:00 CET. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full call, and every detail is set out below.
About the EPP Group
The Group of the European People's Party (EPP Group) is the largest and oldest group in the European Parliament. As a centre-right group, it is committed to creating a stronger Europe, building on its people and working towards the benefit of all Europeans. It aims to build a more ambitious and self-assured Europe where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
In its day-to-day business, the Group and its Members rely on a multinational secretariat that provides high-quality political, administrative and technical support.
The Media and Digital Communication Directorate
The directorate's mission is to strengthen the Group's digital communication by turning politics into digital communication that connects, informs and inspires. It is composed of the Digital Communication Unit, which creates engaging content and campaigns across social media and digital platforms, bringing the EPP Group's priorities closer to citizens online.
All three trainee roles sit at the heart of the Digital Communication team and offer a unique opportunity to work on exciting political communications tasks.
What the Traineeship Offers
The programme gives university graduates and undergraduate students an excellent opportunity to gain experience and practical knowledge of working in the international, multilingual and multicultural environment of the EPP Group and the European Parliament. It is also an opportunity to obtain a unique experience in the Campaigns Directorate by assisting the Digital Communication team in its day-to-day activities, in a very dynamic, political and international environment.
Three Digital Communication Tracks
✍️ Digital Communication: Content Creator Trainee
🎥 Digital Communication: Videographer Trainee
🎨 Digital Communication: Graphic Designer Trainee
Content Creator Trainee: Tasks and Profile
📝 Write short, engaging content, script video stories, capitalise on trends, and create images and infographics that convey the Group's vision and views clearly and persuasively
🧩 Support digital communication content creators in day-to-day tasks, such as research, drafting social media content, coordinating creative (audiovisual) production, arranging interviews with MEPs and preparing weekly external and internal newsletters
👀 Monitor social media accounts and support online community management
📊 Prepare analytical reports on social media performance
🗒️ Draft notes, reports and other documents
The successful candidate will have a passion for online communications and EU politics, attention to detail, a curious mind, a hands-on mentality, some interest in analytics, will be willing to learn and work in a team, and will contribute to developing content that makes an impact.
Videographer Trainee: Tasks and Profile
🎞️ Support digital communication videographers in developing and editing videos based on the approved scripts
✂️ Edit different types of videos for social media channels
📹 Support in filming and scripting short videos for online content (e.g. Instagram stories, reels)
💡 Participate in brainstorms and suggest new creative ideas for audiovisual products
The successful candidate will be passionate about online communications and video production/editing work and must demonstrate:
🖥️ Good knowledge of Adobe Premiere (editing, subtitling, basic sound mixing)
🌀 Basic knowledge of After Effects (working with pre-rendered templates)
🖼️ Basic knowledge of Photoshop
👥 The ability to work individually as well as in a team
Creativity is valued, but so are attention to detail and swift delivery times.
Graphic Designer Trainee: Tasks and Profile
🖌️ Support graphic designers in developing graphic designs for online and offline products
🧠 Participate in brainstorms and suggest new creative ideas for digital communication graphic design
🔧 Support graphic designers and digital communication content creators in other creative and organisational tasks as required
The successful candidate will be a visual, creative thinker with an interest in international and EU politics, will have Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop skills, and will preferably have some knowledge of InDesign. The ability to work individually as well as in a team is required, and creativity, attention to detail and swift delivery times are valued.
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Day-to-Day Work Across the Digital Communication Team
📲 Supporting the team in creating engaging content and campaigns for the EPP Group's social media channels, including short-form videos, graphics, animations and visual storytelling
🎬 Filming and editing video content (videographer) or writing scripts for videos (content creator)
🔭 Following digital trends, emerging formats and platform developments and bringing new ideas to the team
📈 Monitoring the EPP Group's digital channels, and supporting the team in analysis, newsletters, and other documents and presentations
Is the EPP Digital Communication Traineeship Paid?
Yes. These are paid traineeships for graduates, with the following compensation and benefits:
💶 A monthly allowance of €1,700 to cover living costs in Brussels
🚆 Reimbursement of mission costs (travel and accommodation) to attend one plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg
🩺 Sickness and accident insurance
Duration and Working Hours
⏱️ Duration: 5 months
🕘 Hours: full time, 40 hrs/week
📍 Place of work: EPP Group Secretariat, Brussels, Belgium
🔖 Reference number: DCT/S2027
Spring Traineeship Timetable
⏰ Deadline for applications: 15 November, 12:00 CET
📬 Selection: candidates will be informed about the outcome of their application by 15 December
🚀 Traineeship start: beginning of February
The EPP Group also runs an autumn traineeship, with applications due on 15 May (12:00 CET), selection results by 30 June and a start at the beginning of September.
Copyright and Equipment
📸 All pictures taken during the traineeship belong to the EPP Group. None of the pictures can be used without an agreement given by the EPP Group, or be financially rewarded in any case
🎓 Permission can be granted to use pictures taken during the traineeship in the framework of your studies
🎒 The EPP Group provides all the necessary material to perform the tasks, but the selected trainee can use their own equipment if they wish
Who Can Apply? Admission Requirements
🇪🇺 You are a national of a Member State of the EU or of an associated or candidate country
🗣️ EU citizens: a very good knowledge (at least CEFR B2 level) of two official EU languages, one of which should be English, French or German
🌐 Non-EU citizens: a very good knowledge of the English language
🚫 You have not been granted a paid traineeship in the EU institutions/MEP offices and have not already been in gainful employment after the completion of your studies
🎓 You have a university degree or have completed at least three years of study (six semesters) at a university or an equivalent institute of higher education
The EPP Group particularly encourages qualified candidates with disabilities to apply.
How to Apply: Admission Documents
🖥️ Complete the online application form in English, available through the Apply button
📄 Upload a Europass CV in English (our guide on how to make a Europass CV can help)
✉️ Upload a letter explaining why you have chosen this traineeship and how your participation will be beneficial to the EPP Group (in English, max 250 words)
🗂️ Upload your portfolio of work
📎 Upload the following supporting documents as a single PDF file:
🏫 University studies diploma(s) OR a certificate proving that you completed at least six semesters at a university
📜 Documents proving your knowledge of the languages (certificates and diplomas)
🪪 ID card or passport
Before you apply, read the job requirements and the instructions to candidates carefully. Failure to do so may lead to an incomplete application and an automatic rejection. Candidates who do not meet all admission requirements or fail to upload the admission documents will automatically be eliminated from the selection procedure.
Technical Problems and Contact
You may contact the Human Resources Unit of the EPP Group by email only if you encounter technical problems. The address is in the Links section below.
Equal Opportunities and Personal Data
The EPP Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. It encourages applications from qualified women and men who fulfil the job requirements, regardless of their age, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual identity or any other characteristic.
Applicants' personal data are processed in line with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, particularly as regards confidentiality and security.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the EPP Digital Communication Trainee earn?
Trainees receive a monthly allowance of €1,700 to cover living costs in Brussels, plus reimbursement of mission costs for one plenary session in Strasbourg and sickness and accident insurance.
Which digital communication roles are available?
There are three tracks: Content Creator Trainee, Videographer Trainee and Graphic Designer Trainee, all in the Digital Communication Unit of the Campaigns Directorate.
How long is the traineeship and when does it start?
It lasts 5 months, full time at 40 hrs/week. The spring traineeship starts at the beginning of February.
Which software skills do I need for the videographer track?
Good knowledge of Adobe Premiere (editing, subtitling, basic sound mixing), basic knowledge of After Effects (pre-rendered templates) and basic knowledge of Photoshop.
Which software skills do I need for the graphic designer track?
Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop skills, and preferably some knowledge of InDesign.
Can non-EU citizens apply?
Yes, if they are nationals of an associated or candidate country. Non-EU citizens need a very good knowledge of English.
Can I apply if I already had a paid EU traineeship?
No. Applicants must not have been granted a paid traineeship in the EU institutions/MEP offices and must not have been in gainful employment after completing their studies.
Do I need to send a portfolio?
Yes. Applicants must upload their portfolio of work, together with a Europass CV, a motivation letter of max 250 words and the supporting documents as a single PDF.
When will I hear back?
For the spring traineeship, candidates will be informed about the outcome of their application by 15 December.
Can I use the photos I take during the traineeship?
All pictures belong to the EPP Group. Permission can be granted to use them in the framework of your studies.
Deadline
⏳ 15 November 2026
Links
📝 Online application form (DCT/S2027): https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=0086dc3c06d84974b7279af96aea4436
📧 EPP Group HR Unit (technical problems only): eppgroup-traineeships@europarl.europa.eu
