Trainee Communications Advisor at ExxonMobil

EXXONMOBIL

Exxon Mobil Corporation is the world’s largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, best known in the Benelux for its Esso and Mobil brands. With activities in nearly all countries around the world, ExxonMobil is committed to meeting the world’s growing energy demand in a safe, secure and environmentally responsible manner. The company strives towards operational excellence with an expert talented and diverse workforce, strong financial resources and cutting edge technology. Our customers are both global and local ranging from major chemical companies to the thousands of customers a day who visit our Benelux service stations.

CULTURE

Our people are analytical, result-oriented and focused on getting the best out of their teams. They thrive in our company culture: open, with an international mindset and down to earth. Our hands-on approach, job rotation system, regular training and long-term focus enable our people to learn and develop their talents continuously. The acquired skills and knowledge will help them to become our future generation of managers or technical specialists.

PROFILE

For our EU Public & Government Affairs department, we’re looking for a graduate with a Master’s degree or a background in communications. Candidates should be interested in a 3-6 month traineeship with the possibility to extend to a permanent entry level position in a global company. Successful applicants will have strong project management and analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and sensitivity to cultural differences. Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are a must, together with a creative eye for communication materials. 

We’re looking for someone who is a bilingual or native English speaker with a second European language being an asset. Applicants must have a strong affinity for digital and social media and some experience in web design and maintenance. You have an interest in EU policy developments, ideally shown through an EU traineeship position, and feel comfortable working in an international corporate environment.

JOB DETAILS

As part of the regional communications team based in Brussels, the Regional Communications Advisor provides digital communications support and guidance to the European in-country teams, collaborates with the EU Government Relations team on Brussels outreach activities, and implements employee communication initiatives for the Brussels office. 

You will be responsible for the day to day management of internet and intranet sites, lead the social media strategy and help develop communication material for EU PR activities and European affiliates.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Visit our website: www.exxonmobil.be/careers, click on “apply now” and search for the opening: Traineeship Public & Government Affairs department.