Communications Intern (m/f/d)

The role aims to enhance ECFR’s digital communications by contributing to its online presence, supporting the creation of multimedia content, and ensuring effective dissemination of research and events. This position plays a key part in amplifying ECFR’s voice through social media engagement, media monitoring, and stakeholder management, while also providing valuable assistance across various communications activities to support the organization's strategic outreach goals

• Contribute to ECFR’s presence on social media platforms by creating and scheduling engaging content
• Assist in producing visual materials using Canva to promote ECFR’s events and research
• Help record, edit, and prepare multimedia products, including podcasts and short videos
• Support the publication process for commentaries and research papers on ECFR’s website
• Assist in compiling media impact reports and monitoring outreach performance
• Maintain and update the media stakeholder database with accuracy
• Collaborate on a variety of communications tasks as needed

Education

• Currently enrolled in Communications, Political Science, International Affairs, Media Studies, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Must be enrolled as a student during the entire duration of internship and must also be eligible to work in the EU

Desired Experience

• Experience with Canva for creating audio-visual assets.
• Basic knowledge of podcast and video recording/editing software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Premiere/Audition, Final Cut Pro, Zencastr).
• Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, X, LinkedIn).

• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Basic understanding of the EU, governance institutions, and International Relations.
• Organizational skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multinational team.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
• Adaptable and flexible with a willingness to take on varied tasks.

• Full-time Internship Contract (3 months) with stipend amounting to 556 EUR/month.
• Convenient office location in the heart of Berlin
• Stimulating and open work culture at an innovative and renowned pan-European think tank with partly hybrid work opportunities that allow flexibility while maintaining productivity and collaboration.
• Opportunity to collaborate with highly motivated and committed colleagues from diverse backgrounds across Europe, within an organization that holds a distinguished position and wide recognition within the think tank world.
  
  

If this is of interest, we look forward to receiving your application!
Closing Date: 25th May 2025

Please use the apply button to submit your cover letter and CV (max. 2 pg. and pdf format)

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to respond to candidates after the application deadline has passed. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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ECFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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