Paid Internship at EUFIC: Media & Science Communication

European Food Information Council EUFIC is offering Media & science communications internship. Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances, all interns will most likely work remotely. We will reassess this according to the advice from the Belgian government.

Is looking for a long term (up to 6 months) media/journalist and science communication / public engagement student placement candidate. This is a great opportunity for a student to join an organization in the process of setting up and shaping its media strategy. You will be a part of mapping and researching suitable media outlets and their style and shape a strategy on how to approach these outlets. You will write press releases, feature articles and press briefings on a broad range of topics in the field of food, health and sustainability. You will support content creation and promotion through social media for both EUFIC content and EU-funded projects. EUFIC is a high pace environment so you will be exposed to a high level of responsibility in a very motivated team, a perfect environment for learning. 

Specific activities will include, but will not be limited to:

1. Conducting online research mapping media outlets
2. Researching and writing press releases, articles and press briefings
3. Contribute to develop corporate communication documents and materials, like Annual Reports, reporting on achievements and key performance indicators (KPIs)
4. Assisting with social media to share updates on EU-funded projects and initiatives
5. Assisting in developing communication and outreach plans involving individuals, media,
6. academia, etc.
7. Assisting in communication projects to inject science-based information in the public debate

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Specific administrative tasks as they arise
• Assisting in event planning and organisations
• Assisting in preparing internal documents (eg meeting minutes and other materials)

1. We are looking for a MSc student to do their last-year student placement. The last-year BSc students can also apply, but a priority will be given to extraordinarily convincing candidates. Interns must be able to commit to at least 6 months.
2. committed, enthusiastic, and passionate about EUFIC’s mission
3. able to collaborate with a multicultural team, across multiple projects
4. able to work independently, with a positive and flexible attitude
5. creative and motivated to propose new ideas, and to question the status quo with confidence
6. versatile and confident when communicating on all levels
7. fluent in English, with strong written and oral communication skills; additional languages (French,
8. Spanish, Italian and German in particular) are a strong asset

Job conditions:

Trainees typically enjoy the following:

• living allowance of 450 €/month
• Flexible working location (Brussels-based with possibility for remote working),
• a chance to learn from dedicated science and communication professionals

About EUFIC:

EUFIC - the European Food Information Council, is a non-profit organisation that provides science-

based information on food and health.

We are passionate science and communication experts who believe in the power of knowledge, and

in a world where people choose to live healthily because they know how to. To help building it, we

offer accessible, appealing and actionable science-based information to inspire and empower people

to improve their diet and lifestyle.

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