Application deadline: 21st March 2025
Intern – EU Public Affairs (Brussels)
The global Public Affairs and Communications Consultancy, Grayling, is looking to recruit a paid intern in its Brussels office, ideally starting in May 2025 for a 6-month period. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a range of sectors, including Health, Agri-Food, Tech-Digital, Trade, Transport, and Energy-Environment.
The day to day
You’ll be supervised by Consultants and introduced to the day-to-day support of client accounts. Key responsibilities will include:
- Legislative and policy monitoring – tracking EU policy and legislative developments relevant to clients.
- Research and analysis – conducting background research on policy topics, stakeholders, and industry trends.
- Stakeholder mapping and audits – identifying key decision-makers and influencers in relevant policy areas.
- Media and social media support – monitoring news coverage, drafting content, and assisting with digital communications.
- Event support – assisting in the planning and coordination of events, roundtables, and workshops.
- New business development – supporting the development of proposals and pitch presentations.
About you
- Master’s degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Political Science, EU Affairs, International Relations, Political Communications, etc.).
- Have a strong understanding and interest in the EU institutional system and policymaking.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in Public Affairs and Public Relations, with a willingness to learn.
- Ideally you’ll have some prior internship experience in EU policy, particularly in health, environmental, agri-food, or energy policies.
- Fluent in English (fluency in other EU languages is desirable).
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable multitasking and working across a range of topics.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to be part of a leading global agency with offices in more than 25 countries.
- Gain hands-on experience working with an broad range of brands and organisations.
- An exciting and challenging role, with personal development and potential career opportunities at the end of the internship.
Should you be interested in this position, please apply by 21st March 2025 by submitting your CV and a covering letter (in English).
We will review the applications we receive on a rolling basis so we encourage early application.
What We Do
We are Grayling, the world's local communications agency.
With 32 offices around the world, plus an extensive affiliate network, we get closer to the insights, influencers, cultures and communities to create advantage for our clients
