Graduate Intern Policy Communications, Healthcare Public Affairs Consultancy, 6-months paid internship, Brussels

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Graduate Intern with an interest in the Healthcare policy field, to join this fast-growing practice and gain professional experience in EU public affairs and policy communications.

FleishmanHillard in Brussels is Europe’s leading EU public affairs and communications consultancy. We have an excellent track record of advising blue chip clients as they navigate regulatory, political and policy issues of substantial commercial and societal significance.  Our approach hinges on close partnership, offering deep expertise and applying insight as well as creativity to our clients’ issues.

Our Healthcare team consists of 6 full-time consultants advising a range of organizations including blue-chip international healthcare companies, health associations and campaigning charities. We develop integrated communications campaigns that engage a wide range of audiences, addressing regulatory issues and matters of political importance. Specifically, we advise our clients on their dialogue and negotiations with EU and pan-European policy makers and institutions and develop the wider advocacy strategies that support this engagement.  We also work closely with European patient advocacy associations.

We are looking for an intern to support the policy communications needs of our clients both on an EU and global level.

What you will do

• You will work on communications strategies aimed at raising our clients’ profile
• You will engage on social media and with traditional media
• You will draft content, shape and disseminate their messages and leverage their different communications channels targeting EU policymakers and stakeholder’s ecosystem

Who you are

• You are a student currently doing, or have just completed, your bachelor or master in university courses such as communication sciences or political sciences
• Ideally, you have initial working experience relating to communications and/or media relations
• You have excellent oral and written communication in English;fluency in Italian will be considered an asset
• You have a true interest in European and global health policy and a basic understanding of the healthcare sector and of policy issues most impacting that sector
• You have a good storytelling approach
• You have experience or interest and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing
• You have a good grasp of social and traditional media channels (international, EU and/or local)
• You have a good understanding of EU policymaking
• You build and maintain trusting relationships
• You manage multiple issues and deadlines
• You have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem solving
• You are committed to the highest standards of service delivery
• You are dynamic, curious, supportive, collaborative and a willing team player

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US

Our culture

Our Brussels' FleishmanHillard team epitomises the best of Brussels in every way. With more than 20 nationalities and a huge variety of backgrounds, experience, and skills, FleishmanHillard Brussels is a melting pot of energy and creativity. The Healthcare Team makes up a big part of that. Nourishing our collaborative and collegial work culture is vital to us.

You will be excited by the thought of

• An exciting consultant job in a dynamic firm that’s part of an international network
• An opportunity to work on some of the most critical issues impacting the future of the healthcare industry
• Having responsibilities of your own and objectives to deliver
• Continuous learning and growth

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At FleishmanHillard Brussels, we value individuals for who they are, as they are. We are passionate about nurturing an inclusive environment characterised by mutual respect and understanding.  FleishmanHillard Brussels 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 our commitments to 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 programme that will help you grow personally & professionally and steer your career into the future you are planning.

A flexible hybrid working model

We encourage flexible working across 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, information exchange and collegiality. And yes, there are free fruit, coffee & drinks in the office.
• Event attendance to both gather intelligence and build a network is at the core of our business, as is face to face client interaction.
• Outside of work from office and external event and meeting attendance, you have the flexibility to work from home if you choose.

YOUR APPLICATION

You want to work on public affairs and communications campaigns, and work in close partnership with clients as a trusted advisor? Then apply now by sending your CV and completing the questionnaire in the application form.