Internship Eu Public Affairs – Energy & Industrials Practice, Belgium Burson

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More about the role:

During the internship you will research & monitor key policy trends regulatory changes and media developments on sustainability chemicals circular economy energy transport and related initiatives stemming from the EU energy and industrial transition. Using various tools and platforms you will draft insightful client reports and briefings that distil complex information into actionable intelligence.

As an integral part of 3-5 client teams you will help execute tailored advocacy campaigns allowing you to gain first-hand experience in consulting work in EU affairs. This will entail mapping and engaging relevant stakeholders attending and organising political events and conferences as well as drafting content for social media campaigns.

Furthermore you will have the opportunity to contribute to new business proposals where you will collaborate with different teams across the office. Your involvement in the development of proposals will allow you to showcase your creative thinking during brainstorming sessions and contribute your innovative ideas to create engaging and persuasive slide decks.

By working closely with an experienced and dynamic team you will not only hone your skills and develop in-depth expertise on legislative developments but also build a network that will be invaluable to your career in public affairs and communications.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Knowledge and a keen interest in EU policy and decision-making processes with a desirable focus on sustainability issues energy chemicals circular economy and or transport policy.
• Strong research writing and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive resourceful and a team player.
• Critical thinking with a desire to learn in a fast-paced and international environment.
• Familiarity with digital communications and social media tools are an advantage.
• Further education in a relevant field such as but not limited to EU or international politics law environmental policy sustainable development or related fields is considered a plus.
• Previous public affairs experience in an EU institution regulatory organisation trade association advocacy organisation (NGO) company or consultancy is desirable (but not essential).
• Excellent spoken and written English other European languages are an asset especially a good command of French and/or German.

What we offer:

• A 6-month agreement under Convention dImmersion Professionnelle (CIP). Please note that the CIP agreement excludes any internships for which the intern receives academic credit or undertakes as a part of a degree.
• A stimulating work experience in a young and dynamic EU affairs office with a multicultural environment (20 nationalities).
• Training opportunities.
• Hybrid working model

Practicalities:

• The CIP convention excludes any internships for which the intern receives academic credit or undertakes as a part of a degree.
• In order to eligible for a CIP convention candidates must have the independent right to work full-time in Belgium.

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