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FleishmanHillard Graduate Intern, Integrated Communications and Reputation Management Public Affairs, 6-months paid internship, Brussels in Brussels-Capital, Belgium
ABOUT THE JOB
F l e is h manHillard’s Brussels is looking for a Graduate Intern to join this fast-growing practice and gain professional experience in EU public affairs.
FleishmanHillard in Brussels is Europe’s leading EU public affairs and communications consultancy. We have an excellent track record of advising blue chip clients as they navigate regulatory, political and policy issues of substantial commercial and societal significance. Our approach hinges on close partnership, offering deep expertise and applying insight as well as creativity to our clients’ issues.
Our Brussels Integrated Communications and Reputation Management Team works with clients; specifically, we advise these clients on the implications of EU public policy for their organisations and develop and implement advocacy and communication strategies to help them enhance their positioning. As part of a wider team, we collaborate with colleagues across the office on their specific areas of expertise including energy, healthcare, financial services, and technology, and we work with colleagues in other FleishmanHillard offices across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region as well as with key offices around the world.
What you will do
Work on communications strategy aiming to raise our clients’ profile
Engage on social media and with traditional media;
Draft content, shape and disseminate their messages and leverage their different communications channels targeting EU policymakers and stakeholders ecosystem
Who you are
You have excellent oral and written communication in English; fluency in one or more other languages is a plus
You have a good storytelling approach
You have experience or interest and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing
You have a good grasp of social and traditional media channels (international, EU and/or local)
You have a good understanding of EU policymaking
You build and maintain trusting relationships
You manage multiple issues and deadlines
You have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem solving
You are committed to the highest standards of service delivery
You are dynamic, curious, supportive, collaborative and a willing team player
Ideally, you have initial working experience relating to communications and/or media relations. This experience should ideally be acquired working with the EU institutions, EU trade associations, in-house or through a communications consultancy.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US
Our culture
Our Brussels' FleishmanHillard team epitomises the best of Brussels in every way. With more than 20 nationalities and a huge variety of backgrounds, experience, and skills, FleishmanHillard Brussels is a melting pot of energy and creativity. The Integrated Communications & Reputation Management Team makes up a big part of that. Nourishing our collaborative and collegial work culture is vital to us.
You will be excited by the thought of
An exciting consultant job in a dynamic firm that’s part of an international network
Having responsibilities of your own and objectives to deliver
Continuous learning and growth
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At FleishmanHillard Brussels, we value individuals for who they are, as they are. We are passionate about nurturing an inclusive environment characterised by mutual respect and understanding. FleishmanHillard Brussels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Our selection process reflects our commitments to equality of chances. Please let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.
Development and Engagement
You will get a smooth start by joining our 2 week-long induction programme to learn about our office, global network and teams.
We are keen on Career Development – So join our trainings, language courses or any other development programme that will help you grow personally & professionally and steer your career into the future you are planning.
You will be part of an office that values its team members and their well-being.
A flexible hybrid working model
We encourage flexible working across three core dimensions: work from office, work from home and external events and meetings.
Our modern and sustainable office in the heart of Brussels will always be our central meeting point and should drive collaboration, information exchange and collegiality. And yes, there are free fruit, coffee & drinks in the office.
Event attendance to both gather intelligence and build a network is at the core of our business, as is face to face client interaction.
Outside of work from office and external event and meeting attendance, you have the flexibility to work from home if you choose.
YOUR APPLICATION
You want to work on public affairs and communications campaigns, and work in close partnership with clients as a trusted advisor? Then apply now by sending your CV and completing the questionnaire in the application.