Graduate Intern, Reputation and Policy Communications Public Affairs, 6-months paid internship, Brussels

FleishmanHillardEUis looking for a Graduate Intern to jointhe Reputation and Policy Communications practiceand gain professional experience in EU public affairs.

FleishmanHillardin Brussels is Europe’s leading EU public affairs and communications consultancy. Wehave an excellenttrack recordof advisingblue-chipclients as they navigate regulatory, political and policy issuesof substantial commercial and societal significance.Our approach hinges on close partnership, offering deepexpertiseand applying insight as well as creativity to our clients’ issues.

Our Brussels Reputation and Policy Communications Teamworksclosely with our clients to guide andadvisethem on the implications of EU public policy for theirorganisationsand,therefore,the communication strategies they should activate to enhance their positioning.As part of a wider team, we collaborate with colleagues across the office on their specific areas of expertise,including energy, healthcare, financial services, and technology, and we work with colleagues in otherFleishmanHillardoffices across Europe,theMiddle East and Africa region,as well as with key offices around the world.

What youwill do

• Conduct desk research around key EU issues and policies, as well as companies andorganisations, to inform communication strategies
• Engage on digital and social media and with traditional media
• Draft content, shape anddisseminatecampaign messages andleveragedifferent communications channels targeting EU policymakers and stakeholders
• Evaluate communications campaigns’ results based on KPIs

Who youare

• You have excellent oral and written communication in English; fluency in one or more other languages is a plus
• You have a good storytelling approach
• You have experienceor interestand knowledge in copywriting,proofreadingand editing
• You have a goodgraspof social and traditional media channels (international, EU and/or local)
• You have a goodunderstandingofEUpolicymaking
• Youbuild andmaintaintrusting relationships
• You have an entrepreneurialand creativeapproachtoproblem-solving
• You are committedto thehigheststandardsofservicedelivery
• Ideally, you have initialworking experience relating to communications and/or media relations. This experience should ideally beacquiredworking with the EU institutions, EU trade associations, in-house or through a communications consultancy.

WHY YOUSHOULDWORK FOR US

Our culture

OurBrusselsFleishmanHillardteamepitomisesthe best of Brussels in every way. With more than 20 nationalities anda huge varietyof backgrounds,experienceand skills,it’sa melting pot of energy,accuracyand creativity. TheReputation and Policy CommunicationsTeammakesup a big part of that.We’rea modern, hybridworkforce,based in Brussels and further afield.

You will be excited by the thought of

• An exciting consultant job in a dynamic firm that’s part of an international network
• Having responsibilities of your own andobjectivesto deliver
• Continuous learning

Diversity,Equityand Inclusion

AtFleishmanHillardBrussels, we value individuals for who they are, as they are. We are passionate about nurturing an inclusive environmentcharacterisedby mutual respect and understanding. FleishmanHillardBrussels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Our selection process reflects ourcommitmentto equality of chances. Please let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.

Development and Engagement

• You will get a smooth start by joining our 2-week-long Induction programme to learn about our office, global network and teams.
• We are keen on Career Development – So join our trainings, language courses or any other development program that will help you grow personally & professionally and steer your career into the future you are planning.

A flexible hybrid working model

We encourageflexible workingacross three core dimensions: work from office, work from home and external events and meetings.

• Our modern and sustainable office in the heart of Brussels will always be our central meeting point and should drive collaboration, informationexchangeand collegiality. And yes, therearefree fruit,coffee& drinksin the office.
• Event attendanceto both gather intelligence and build a network is at the core of our business, as isface-to-faceclient interaction.
• Outside of work fromtheoffice and externaleventand meeting attendance, you have the flexibility to work from home if you choose.