TotalEnergies is recruiting a European Public Affairs Intern for a 6-month internship in Brussels, Belgium, starting in March 2027. You would join the company's European Public Affairs Directorate, a team of about ten people that represents the company's interests to European institutions. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full posting and listed every activity and requirement.
Key Facts
📍 Location: Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium (Multi Tower)
🏢 Employer company: TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining
📂 Domain: Legal & Compliance
📄 Contract: Internship, 6 months
🗓️ Start: March 2027
🧮 Experience: less than 3 years
Context and Environment
The European Public Affairs Directorate of TotalEnergies is located in Brussels. It represents the company's interests and promotes its new objectives to European institutions. Its work mainly involves monitoring the European Green Deal, the recent Clean Industry Pact and other key initiatives of the new European Commission mandate. You will join a team of about ten people in the heart of the European Union's capital.
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Legislative Monitoring
The first group of duties is monitoring the legislative activities of European institutions. Within it you will:
🔎 Support the team in researching and analysing legislative texts
📝 Draft flash notes
🔁 Contribute to exchanges between the directorate and the company's business units
🎤 Prepare presentations for European institutions
🗺️ Monitor and map events in Brussels, and track and attend selected events, for example at the European Parliament
🤝 Support the organisation and follow-up of meetings with European authorities: the Commission, Parliament and Permanent Representations
Media Monitoring and Communication
The second group of duties covers media monitoring and contributing to the directorate's communication activities:
📚 Track specialised publications on EU affairs
🗞️ Produce daily press reviews and share media content within the company
📱 Create and manage social media accounts for TotalEnergies Europe (LinkedIn and Twitter)
Organising Public Events
The third group is the organisation of public events aimed at networking and informing stakeholders about TotalEnergies' activities, such as conferences, seminars and breakfasts.
Building Your Own Network
You are also encouraged to develop your own initiatives to build contacts, for instance through trainee networks or communities of young professionals in the energy sector.
Candidate Profile
🗣️ Fluent in English
🎓 Master's degree in Political Science or Public Affairs, or an equivalent profile
🎯 Rigorous
🧭 Autonomous
👥 Teamwork
🗂️ Organisational skills
🔄 Adaptability
🔒 Sense of respect and confidentiality
Eligibility and Pay
The posting sets no nationality requirement. It does not state any pay or allowance, so confirm this with the employer during the process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the TotalEnergies European Public Affairs internship start and how long is it?
It starts in March 2027 and lasts 6 months.
Where is it based?
In Brussels, Belgium, at the Multi Tower, within the Brussels-Capital Region.
What qualifications are required?
A Master's degree in Political Science or Public Affairs, or an equivalent profile, and fluent English.
How much experience do I need?
The posting lists less than 3 years of experience.
Is there an application deadline?
No deadline is stated, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Which policy areas will I follow?
The European Green Deal, the Clean Industry Pact and other key initiatives of the new European Commission mandate.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Application: https://jobs.totalenergies.com/en_US/careers/ApplicationMethods?jobId=85810
🔗 Job posting: https://jobs.totalenergies.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Stagiaire-Affaires-Publiques-Europ-ennes-mars-2027-dur-e-de-6-mois/85810
