Communications Trainee

Inclusion Europe is looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our team in Brussels for 6 months, starting mid to end of July. If you are passionate about communications, have excellent writing skills and an interest in disability, you might be just the person for us. A great eye for detail is a must, and so is a bit of patience and a strong desire to learn. In return, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Brussels advocacy while building up a great portfolio of writing samples, one that will really set you apart.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

Degree in journalism, political science, European affairs or equivalent

Knowledge of EU affairs and demonstrated interest in human rights advocacy

Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. A good command of French is desirable. Additional languages are an asset

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally, excellent drafting skills

Ability to assimilate and process information on a wide variety of issues and for a wide variety of audiences

Appropriate computer skills (Microsoft Office package) 

Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), particularly Joomla and Wordpress

Knowledge of social media

Main tasks:

To produce and edit features for Inclusion Europe’s information tools (online Journal, website, newsletter, specific publications)

To supervise the production and dissemination of the ‘Europe for Us’ and e-Include newsletters

To participate in the preparation of various publications and events of Inclusion Europe

To participate in external meetings with different European institutions and organisations, and draft related reports and articles

To participate in drafting responses to European consultations

The contract will be governed by the Belgian law on ‘professional immersion’ and will provide the successful candidate with a net income of approximately 750 euros a month. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a detailed CV, cover letter and two unedited writing samples to s.enculescu@inclusion-europe.org by 9 July 2015. Due to the large number of expected applications, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.