Deadline for applications: 27 June 2025, 23:59 CET
Starting date: September 2025
Duration: 6 months – Brussels based
Bruegel is recruiting an intern for six months, in the communications team. The internship is paid, full time and based at Bruegel’s office in Brussels.
Bruegel offers an interesting and challenging period of learning and working experience in a major Brussels-based think tank, with the opportunity to gain specific knowledge on communication and outreach related to Economic Policy and European Affairs.
Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s Membership includes European Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. For more information about Bruegel, please consult: www.bruegel.org
Main Responsibilities
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Support press outreach by monitoring Bruegel’s media presence and keeping an overview of relevant European and global media outlets.
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Support event organisation, including in hospitality and audiovisual tasks.
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Support social media outreach.
Applicant’s Profile
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Academic background in political science, social sciences, journalism, communication, or equivalent.
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Interested in economic policy and knowledge of European affairs.
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Available for six months, full-time, starting September 2025.
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The selected candidate will preferably be at their first internship experience or not have more than one previous internship experience outside of studies.
Required Skills and Competences
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Excellent command of spoken and written English.
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Reading and writing comprehension.
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Ability to transform academic research into strong messages for external audiences.
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Capacity to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds.
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Computer literacy; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is strongly desirable.
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: “Press and communications_Applicant’s name”
Your application must be submitted by 27 June 2025 (23:59 CET).
The email must contain: CV and a cover letter in one single PDF document (merged).
Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.
Because of the high number of applications we usually receive we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.