Communications Intern

What do we offer?

• Una Europa internships provide students from our partner universities with the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in a vibrant international higher education environment, based at our headquarters in Brussels.

• Working closely with Una Europa’s central communications team, as Communications Intern you will hone your skills at the heart of the alliance’s communications activities.

• You will benefit from a full-time, six-month internship beginning in September 2025 and ending in February 2026. The internship is a full-time role (38 hours per week) during our normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:00).

• You will be employed and paid under a Belgian Professional Internship Agreement contract. You may also be eligible for ECTS credits and a mobility grant – contact the relevant office at your university to clarify your eligibility.

Tasks

• Assist in planning and delivering Una Europa communications activities.

• Develop engaging copy for Una Europa channels, tailored to the alliance’s target audiences (students, professional services staff and academics).

• Create brand-aligned graphical assets for Una Europa’s digital channels, including social media and the alliance’s website.

• Contribute to preparing and delivering stakeholder workshops in support of communications planning.

• Participate in monthly meetings of the Una Europa Communications Leads, connecting with communications colleagues across Una Europa’s 11 partner universities.

• Attend in-person meetings and events, as necessary.

• Undertake specific tasks on behalf of Una Europa vzw, as required.

Profile and skills

• Master’s student or doctoral candidate currently registered at one of the Una Europa universities

• Excellent verbal and written language proficiency in English; other Una Europa languages an advantage

• Strong motivation to build communications expertise in an international environment

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

• Ability to work independently and show initiative

• Proactive, collaborative spirit and positive attitude

• Proficiency in social media communications

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the internship, candidates must be able to prove that they:

Una Europa is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities, of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.

How to apply

Candidates who wish to apply for the position should submit the following information:

• Application letter, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position (maximum 2 pages)

• A current CV detailing relevant experience (maximum 2 pages)

• A signed declaration of the right to work in Belgium for the full duration of the contract

Please submit your application via email with the subject line ‘Communications Internship’ to [email protected].

Application deadline: 5 May 2025

Tentative interview date: 18 June 2025

Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams.