Communications intern

The communications intern position will support internal and external communications activities and assist the communications team.

Key tasks and responsibilities may include:

•     Media relation: support the director of communication for o Media monitoring
  •   Assist in the production of press releases
  •   Update and maintain DIGITALEUROPE contact and media list
•     Proofread texts and articles
•     Assist the creation of content for the Social Network platforms
•     Support to the events team on the organisation of key events (drafting invitations, list of participants, logistic, etc.)
•     Look for event and speaking opportunities
•     Other administrative duties

Required competencies and skills:

•     Strong written and verbal communication skills – English native speaker preferably, other languages are an asset.
•     Interest in the digital industry.
•     Excellent organisational, teamwork and communication skills.
•     Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with attention to detail and accuracy.
•     Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
•     IT literate: MS-office (Outlook, Excel, Access and Word).
•     At least, one year of experience in a similar position.

Type & length of the internship:

Initially, the communications intern position is a 6 months contract. This is a paid internship.

This position reports to the Marketing and Events Manager.

Expected starting date : as soon as possible.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the "Communications intern" position, please send your CV and motivation letter to Magali Merindol, Marketing and Events Manager at magali.merindol@digitaleurope.orgspecifying in the subject "Communications intern position + Your Last name, Your First name" until the 14th January 2015.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, expected to occur during last two weeks of January.

Location:

Our offices are located at Rue de la Science, 14 B-1040 Brussels.