Media Relations Intern DIGITALEUROPE

DIGITALEUROPE is the Brussels-based trade association representing the digital technology industry in Europe. Our members include some of the world’s largest IT, telecoms and consumer electronics companies and national associations from every part of Europe. DIGITALEUROPE wants European businesses and citizens to benefit from digital technologies and for Europe to grow, attract and sustain the world's best digital technology companies.
DIGITALEUROPE ensures industry participation in the development and implementation of EU policies. DIGITALEUROPE’s members include around 60 global corporations and 40 national trade associations from across Europe. Our website provides further information on our recent news and activities: http://www.digitaleurope.org
We are looking for a motivated Media Relations Intern with an interest in media relations and EU policymaking to assist the Communications Director.

Tasks and responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a good eye for detail, and will be able to work independently. The work will include re-working the press list of journalist contacts. It will also entail monitoring media (traditional and social) reports every day and circulating them internally to the relevant policy teams.

Profile:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Communications.
• 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in one or more of the above mentioned fields.
• Sound knowledge of EU decision-making procedures, current affairs and a demonstrable understanding of EU legislative developments.
• Strong interest in media and journalism.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in an association or member organisation considered a plus.
• Native English speaker or equivalent, with a good knowledge of at least one other European language.
• Very organized with an acute attention to detail.

This position reports to the Communications Director.

Interested candidates should forward their CV and a cover letter to jobs@digitaleurope.org by 19 January 2014.   Due to the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, expected to occur mid-January.

Expected starting date ideally February 2014.