💶 Trainee – Social Media at the European People’s Party (EPP Group) in Brussels | €1,700 Monthly Allowance 🇧🇪

🌍 About the Opportunity

Step into the digital heart of Europe! The European People’s Party (EPP Group) — the largest and oldest political group in the European Parliament — invites young graduates to join its Social Media Trainee Programme 2026 in Brussels.

This traineeship is an exceptional opportunity to develop creative, political, and digital skills in a truly international environment. Trainees will work directly within the Media & Digital Communication – Campaigns Directorate, gaining professional experience in online communication, video production, photography, or graphic design.

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💼 Available Trainee Roles

The EPP Group offers 4 dynamic social media trainee roles:

• ✍️ Social Media Coordinator / Content Creator
• 🎥 Videographer
• 📸 Photographer
• 🎨 Graphic Designer

All positions are part of the EPP Group’s central social media team — where creative minds shape political storytelling every day.

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💰 Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly Allowance: €1,700 (to cover living costs in Brussels)
• Reimbursement of mission travel to attend one plenary session in Strasbourg
• Health, sickness, and accident insurance included
• All necessary media and creative materials provided by the EPP Group

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📅 When?

Spring Traineeship starting in February 2026
🕒 Application Deadline: 15 November 2025, 12:00 CET

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🧠 What You’ll Do

✍️ Social Media Coordinator / Content Creator

• Support social media content creators in daily communication and campaign coordination
• Draft and edit social media posts, newsletters, and interview content
• Organize meetings, assist with event logistics, and monitor community engagement
• Help analyze digital performance and reporting

🎥 Videographer

• Assist in developing and editing social media videos
• Subtitling, sound editing, and short-form video production (Reels, Stories, etc.)
• Use Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop for high-quality outputs
• Brainstorm and pitch creative video ideas

📸 Photographer

• Take press and event photos, portraits, and thematic visuals for campaigns
• Contribute to the internal photo database
• Enhance photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Collaborate with the press and communications team

🎨 Graphic Designer

• Design visuals for both online and offline media
• Create infographics, templates, and visual concepts for social media
• Work in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and preferably InDesign
• Collaborate with content creators and strategists to design campaigns

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🧩 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of an EU Member State or an associated/candidate country.
• Have excellent command of at least two official EU languages (min. B2) — one must be English, French, or German.
• Hold a university degree or have completed at least six semesters of higher education.
• Have no prior paid traineeship in EU institutions or post-graduate employment.

For Photographer candidates only:

• Hold a secondary or post-secondary diploma in Photography, Communication Design, or related field.
• Demonstrate strong skills in Photoshop and Lightroom.

💡 The EPP Group particularly encourages applications from candidates with disabilities.

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🗂️ Required Documents

To apply, candidates must:

• Complete the online application form (available on the EPP Group website).
• Upload:
  • Europass CV (in English).
  • Motivation letter (max 500 words) explaining why you’ve chosen this traineeship and how you can contribute.
  • Portfolio showcasing your previous creative work.
  • Supporting documents as a single PDF file (max 15 MB) including:
    • Degree diploma(s) or certificate showing completion of six semesters.
    • Language certificates or diplomas.
    • ID card or Passport.

📧 Applicants will receive a confirmation email — check spam folders if not received.

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📍 Location

Brussels, Belgium – The heart of European politics and communication.

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💻 Application Link

🔗 Apply via EPP Group’s Official Trainee Social Media Page

🕒 Deadline: 15 November 2025

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⚖️ Equal Opportunities

The EPP Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

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⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the project coordinator.
2️⃣ Responsibility for Content
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy, details, and updates of the opportunity content.