Portland is a fully integrated public affairs and strategic communications consultancy trusted by some of the highest profile organisations, governments, and individuals in the world, with global offices in Brussels, London, Paris, Washington D.C., Nairobi, Doha and Singapore.
We help clients navigate the EU institutional and policy landscape, positioning them among key stakeholders, raising their profile and improving their visibility, as well as delivering pan-EU advocacy and communications campaigns through multiple channels.
Our teams of experienced and multilingual consultants invest time to understand clients from the inside out, work with them to set clear strategic direction, and then bring the whole of Portland’s abilities to bear in order to deliver their objectives.
At Portland we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law, or a related field;
• A passion for, and knowledge of, European politics and EU policy processes and policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and another EU language;
• The desire to develop personal networks in Brussels;
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office;
• Research skills and analytical thinking;
• A proactive and flexible attitude;
• The ability to prioritise, work autonomously and under pressure.

THE ROLE:

We are currently looking for a talented and enthusiastic stagiaire to join our team in Brussels for a 6-month traineeship based on a C.I.P. contract (convention d’immersion professionnelle), to start as soon as possible.

You will assist in client projects by:

• Working on daily press reviews;
• Monitoring policy and political developments on topics of general interest to our clients;
• Conducting research and analyses on subjects related to EU policies and institutions;
• Providing general account administrative support such as taking notes, preparing briefs and background materials, updating databases, assisting in event organisation, etc.