Are you curious about how media outlets generate revenue while delivering quality information to their audiences? Do you want to learn how to monitor the EU affairs media market and provide insights that foster partnership opportunities?
If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, you could be the person we're looking for.
We are seeking a Brussels-based trainee to support our team with EU affairs media competition analysis. Your responsibilities will also include client management through Salesforce CRM, along with additional support for the New Business department
The ideal candidate will have an interest in EU Affairs, excellent communication skills, and be capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are excited by new challenges, this role could be a great fit for you.
Candidates should be available as soon as possible!
Main responsibilities:

• Monitoring the EU Affairs market, and providing insights about stakeholders
• Media landscape monitoring and competition analysis
• Providing input for partnership development pitches and proposals
• Supporting the development of outreach and marketing strategies
• Assistance in presentations for clients and prospects
• Managing and updating commercial databases through Salesforce CRM
• Assisting daily with office management and administrative tasks.

Profile:

• University education: Communications, digital marketing, business management, EU studies, media studies
• Knowledge of/Interest in the “EU Affairs” market in broader sense, i.e. corporations, industry federations, civil society and consultancies
• Excellent command of English spoken/written (and ideally French or German)
• Digital and internet savvy
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment
• Able to face tight deadlines
• Proactive, flexible, detailed oriented
• Open to new challenges and opportunities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team carrying out multiple tasks or projects

Euractiv offers:

• Work in a multicultural environment
• 6 months to one-year contract under Belgian law (CIP). Paid internship. First 6 months salary of 1.120€. Second 6 months salary of 1.400€.
• Excellent opportunity to practice foreign language skills
• Insight into the ‘’Brussels bubble’’ and the work of an EU-based media
• Work from home once a week

What are the benefits of working at Euractiv?
You will work in a vibrant international media office with a multicultural team of talented colleagues you can learn from. You will be in the middle of EU affairs, both physically (our office is in the EU quarter) and through your work. You will be contributing to one of the most respected EU affairs media platforms in Europe.
How to apply:
Please mention in the subject line "New Business Assistant - First and last name", attach your CV and a short cover letter and email to selection@euractiv.com
Background
Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, neutrally presenting the issues without taking sides.
Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media. More about Mediahuis and Euractiv here.
Equality and diversity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.