Who We Are:
DIGITALEUROPE is the leading trade association representing digitally transforming industries in Europe.
We stand for a regulatory environment that enables European businesses and citizens to prosper from digital technologies. We wish Europe to grow, attract and sustain the world’s best digital talents and technology companies.
Together with our members, we shape the industry policy positions on all relevant legislative matters and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant EU policies. Our membership represents over 56,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 120 corporations which are global leaders in their field of activity, as well as 43 national trade associations from across Europe.
Join us, where diversity fuels innovation, openness breeds collaboration, and impact drives our mission forward. Discover a workplace where your ideas make a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the team with the preparation of external communications material for DIGITALEUROPE’s channels: social media (particularly Instagram), newsletters, PPT presentations
- Support the team with the preparation of internal communications material for DIGITALEUROPE’s members (internal newsletters, PPT presentations…)
- Support in the dissemination of such material across our channels
- Support in managing and creating content for our website, as well as helping us boost our presence and impact online
- Support in the organisation of events by co-creating letters of invitation, coordinating content and logistics, on-site or online support, or assisting with post-event reports
- Support the team in maintaining and updating DIGITALEUROPE’s media database
- Conduct research and analysis on EU digital policies or communication trends
Key Requirements:
- Recent graduate (typically in EU affairs, politics, international relations, or law) with a strong interest in digital policy
- Strong interest in digital communications, particularly social media & newsletters – a previous experience or degree in a related field is a plus.
- Interest in EU affairs and digital policies.
- Detail-oriented, organized, excellent follow-through skills.
- Creative thinking and IT literate. Some experience in using digital communications softwares like Canva or WordPress is a plus.
- Ability to balance multiple projects, maintain a fast pace and meet scheduled deadlines.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills in English.
- Quick at retrieving and selecting relevant information on the internet.
- A sociable team player, dynamic, proactive, keen to learn and flexible.
Details of training and supervision
You will join a growing and dynamic team of 70 and will get hands-on training from staff, with regular learning opportunities. Your work will be supervised by a line manager. We work a mixture of office and remote work.
Opportunities to practice language skills
The working language is English, but there are plenty of opportunities to practice French.
Dates and duration
From 1 September 2026 for 6/12 months.
Nationality/visa restrictions
Only EU nationals or candidates with the necessary paperwork to work in Belgium will be considered.
Remuneration:
Paid internship (in addition to any possible funding received from your sending university).
DIGITALEUROPE is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion, or disability.
Contact & Application Process
Send your application titled ‘Placement position – Communications and Events’ to the attention of Federica Tondo via this link by 29 March 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed during March and April via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews to potentially include a task.