Deadline: 9 July 2014
Open to: candidates with good English skills and knowledge of EU affairs
Remuneration: paid internship
Description
Debating Europe is a platform where you can debate the issues you care about with European politicians and experts. Since its launch in 2011, the platform want to encourage a genuine conversation between Europe’s politicians and the citizens they serve.
Debating Europe is currently looking for a project assistant intern. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of planning and delivering Debating Europe’s debates.
The main tasks include:
- Monitoring EU, world and national news to identify relevant topics for online debates, and conducting research to identify potential VIPs to interview;
- Arranging interviews with MEPs and other EU policy makers, and keeping the relations with Debating Europe’s users;
- Researching recommended readings;
- Assisting the Multimedia team in conducting VIP interviews;
- Moderating users’ comments and selecting questions for interviews;
- Researching data for infographics;
- Updating the database;
- Helping with the organisation of events;
- Assisting the team with other tasks when necessary.
The internship will be based in Brussels for a period of 10 months, starting from September 2014.
Eligibility
Debating Europe is looking for candidates who can write well in English and have a good understanding of EU affairs.
Remuneration
The internship will be paid, however the exact salary is not specified.
Application
The application deadline is 9 July 2014.
In order to apply for the internship position you must send your CV and cover letter to: jobs@debatingeurope.eu (with “Internship” as the subject title).
For further information please visit the official call.
