The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is looking for a Communication Intern – 6 months - to join our team in Brussels.

ABOUT THE EBU BRUSSELS OFFICE

The EBU is the world’s leading alliance of public service media. We champion high-quality, independent media and work closely with our Members, partners, and European institutions to safeguard a vibrant, diverse and resilient media ecosystem. Our Brussels office is instrumental in shaping the regulatory and policy framework that enables public service media to thrive.

ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

The EBU Communications Team is a busy multi-skilled department that delivers corporate communications, media relations, direct marketing, digital communications including the EBU website, social media and much, much more. We serve the whole of the EBU with first-class communications content, working with a range of departments and units including News, Legal and Policy, Sport, Music, Radio, TV, Digital, and Young Audiences.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

The Communications Intern supports a wide range of communications activities under the direction of the Communications Manager in Brussels, with a specific focus on the EBU’s advocacy arm and close collaboration with the EU Institutional communications within the Legal and Policy Department. The role combines media relations support, digital content management, social media coordination and administrative follow-up tasks.

Support with Media Relations

• Maintain relationship with the press cuttings service (Meltwater), brief them on the department’s main stories, collate cuttings as required, and create media searches

• Update and create mailing lists and research new media contacts

• Support press release distribution using Cision

Web and Social Media

• Upload and update articles on the EBU website, research photographs and manage photo gallery uploads

• Draft posts for Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, research social media handles, manage YouTube uploads, create Bitly links/QR codes

• Create basic social media assets (e.g. infographics, quote posts, video elements) using tools such as Canva

• Occasionally take photographs at EBU events

• Support data gathering and visuals for analytics

Other Tasks

• Monitor and organise the department mailbox

• Maintain digital tools for evaluation purposes

• Follow up on queries from Members and internal departments as directed

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment. The intern should be comfortable working with digital tools and supporting media and social media activities, while collaborating closely with different teams.

• Ability to maintain and update media and mailing lists

• Strong research skills (media contacts, photographs, social media handles, factual content)

• Ability to draft social media posts for different platforms

• Comfortable using digital tools such as Cision, Meltwater, Canva, Bitly and YouTube

• Ability to upload and manage web and photo content (EBU photo gallery)

• Basic ability to create visuals and simple infographics

• Organised approach to mailbox management and follow-up of queries

• Ability to support data gathering and preparation of analytics visuals

• Flexibility to handle varied tasks within the Communications department

LANGUAGE - Proficient English is essential. Knowledge of French and other European languages is an asset.

EDUCATION – University degree

ADDED VALUE

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience across a broad range of communications activities within an international environment. The intern will gain practical exposure to media relations, digital content creation, social media management and analytics.

The varied nature of the role allows the intern to develop adaptability, strengthen research and organisational skills, and build a well-rounded understanding of advocacy-focused communications within the EBU.

ONCE ON BOARD YOU WILL

Be part of an outstanding diverse and inclusive multicultural and international team.
Work with accomplished and engaging professionals coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and covering an impressive range of professions both in and outside of the broadcasting realm.

ABOUT THE EBU

Discover more about the EBU at www.ebu.ch.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More infos about the role in the following link : 2026 EBU Position Description Communication Intern Brussels

We will not accept any applications after the closing date and we will contact only the candidates who correspond to the requirements.

The EBU is an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels heard, safe and valued through a culture free of discrimination, we welcome applications from all communities.

ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA OUR RECRUITMENT PORTAL WILL BE CONSIDERED.