Public Affairs Internship

at  portland

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. Knowledge of German and/or French politics is a plus;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French;
• The desire to develop personal networks in Brussels;
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office;
• Market research skills and analytical thinking;
• A proactive and flexible attitude;
• A C.I.P. contract (convention d’immersion professionnelle);
• The ability to prioritize, work autonomously and under pressure.

We are currently looking for a talented and enthusiastic trainee to join our team in Brussels for a 6-month traineeship based on a C.I.P. contract (convention d’immersion professionnelle) starting mid-September 2024. We are looking for an intern with full proficiency in both English and French.

You will assist in client projects by

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