Communications Trainee CEMR - Council of European Municipalities and Regions

General information:
No starting date specified
Duration: minimum 3 months
Unpaid traineeship
The candidate must be a student in a European university and able to set up a trainee agreement between him/herself, the university and CEMR.
Main activities:

•  Support in the development of CEMR new website
•  Maintenance of CEMR website
•  Write and translate topical news stories for CEMR’s bilingual (FR/EN) website
•  Write briefs for CEMR’s newsletter; translate (French/English)
•  Help handle queries from CEMR’s members and other stakeholders
•  Search for photos to accompany articles and adapt using Photoshop
•  Regular monitoring of press and institutional activities
•  Create press reviews
•  Contribute to the production of CEMR’s publications and documents
•  Help with overall organisation of events
•  Undertake a range of administrative tasks

Ideal skills:

•  Previous experience in press, communication or relevant field (preferable)
•  General knowledge of EU affairs
•  Understanding of local and regional government issues in Europe
•  Knowledge of and ability to use new technology (website, social media...)
•  Ability to use IT tools and software (Word, Excel, knowledge of Photoshop)
•  Good written and spoken English and French
•  Excellent organisational and administrative skills

More info and apply at: http://bit.ly/17fAxJm