Political Communications Intern EPIA

Political Communications Intern – 6-7-months Internship
EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, with headquarters in Brussels, is recruiting a Political Communications Intern to work in its office in Brussels.

EPIA is the world’s largest photovoltaic industry association, with members active along the whole solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain. EPIA’s mission is to give its global membership a distinct and effective voice in the European market. EPIA is a highly dynamic and multi-cultural organisation at the centre of EU affairs.

Main missions:

• Support to Media/public relations activities: drafting, proofreading, editing of external communications tools (press releases, publications, mailings, newsletters, etc.)
• Website monitoring (updates, uploads, referencing, picture gallery, rethinking of the website, etc.)
• Management of the press data base & press clippings
• Media monitoring
• Ad-hoc support on the awareness campaign (incl. social media, website updates, visual work, meetings minutes and follow-up)
• Management of the general mailbox of the department and dissemination of the information
• General assistance to the unit

Profile:

• Student status and internship taking place in the frame of the study programme
• Fluent English (Native speaker level preferred)
• Willing to work in a dynamic international association
• Degree in communication or equivalent
• Outstanding IT skills and first experience with website content management
• Knowledge of ‘Constant contact’ mailing system is an asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, responsibility
• Attention to details
• Ability to work independently as well as in team and under pressure

Important - Conditions
As per Belgian legislation, a monthly reimbursement (750EUR) for expenses on a standard basis is planned. A signed Convention de Stage (a tripartite agreement signed by EPIA, the intern and his/her university or college) is required. Prospective interns must fulfill this requirement to apply.

Application:
A CV (maximum 2 pages) and motivation letter should be sent to b.fontaine@epia.org until the 15/11/2011 quoting “Communication Intern” in subject line.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information on EPIA, please visit www.epia.org