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Type of contract: Fixed-term, 6 months paid internship contract (CIP), renewable based on performance evaluation.

PURPOSE

Bruegel is recruiting an intern for 6 months, in the outreach team. The internship is paid, full-time and based at Bruegel’s office in Brussels. Bruegel offers an interesting and challenging period of learning and work experience in a major Brussels-based think tank, with the opportunity to gain specific knowledge of communication and outreach related to economic policy and European affairs.

ABOUT BRUEGEL

Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes EU Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. For more information about Bruegel, please consult: www.bruegel.org

MAIN TASKS

• Support press outreach and monitoring, including the multiple distribution channels used by Bruegel for publication and research.
• Support the team in events organisation, including logistics and impact follow-up on target audiences, livestream support, photo and video.
• Support the maintenance of Bruegel’s online platforms (website, social media, etc.).

PROFILE OF APPLICANT

• Academic background in communication, visual arts, events organisation, political science, social sciences, journalism, or equivalent.
• Interest in economic policy and knowledge European affairs.
• Available for six months, full-time, starting April 2020.
• The selected candidate will preferably be at her/his first internship experience or not have more than one previous internship experience outside of their studies.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Drafting and editing skills for texts targeting external audiences;
• Able to research, collate, analyse and summarise information;
• Policy analysis skills;
• Capacity to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent written and oral skills in English;
• Computer literate; knowledge of excel is strongly desirable;
• Knowledge of audio-visual production is an asset.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To submit your application for this vacancy, please apply on LinkedIn.

A motivation letter is required. Please attach a motivation letter in the “resume” section within LinkedIn apply form. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A MOTIVATION LETTER ATTACHED WILL BE DISCARDED.

Due the high number of applications we usually receive, unfortunately we will not be able to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Bruegel is committed to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all, by ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.

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