Student Research Assistant

Student Research Assistant

  • +/- 6 months, full-time
  • Preferred start date: ASAP
  • Europe Analytica, a Brussels-based public affairs consultancy, is looking for an intern to assist with day-to-day monitoring tasks and general support for the team of consultants.
  • Europe Analytica has a long history as a boutique consultancy providing effective communications services for almost 20 years.

This has resulted in Europe Analytica recently being recognised at industry awards such as:

  • Director and Chairman Angela Mills Wade was included on Politico’s ranking of ‘Women who shape Brussels in 2017’
  • Two consultants were shortlisted for the Promising Newcomer category at the EuroPAwards 2017
  • Europe Analytica won two awards at the Public Affairs Awards

Europe 2018

  • In-house Team of the Year
  • Lobbying the European Parliament

The role will involve:

  • Monitoring EU policy developments and stakeholder activity
  • Writing reports on relevant items debated in the European Parliament, Council and Commission
  • Drafting updates and articles for websites and newsletters
  • Conducting ad-hoc research
  • General administrative work and office tasks
  • Ad hoc management of social media accounts
  • Opportunities for increased responsibility

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant university degree programme
  • Fluent English with knowledge of at least one other EU language
  • Interest in and familiarity with EU legislative procedures
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Computer literacy; knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Positive attitude, flexible, team player, sense of humour
  •  Fluency in the Italian language will be a strong asset

Internship placement offers:

  • A pleasant and challenging working environment for learning and growth.
  • Varied and interesting assignments and insight into the work of a public affairs consultancy
  • Return travel to residence
  • Access to a wide network in the Brussels public affairs scene

Application process:

  • The application deadline is 20 February. The employer may choose to conduct interviews via phone/Skype. The internship will start ASAP
  • Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@europe-analytica.com , stating ‘Student Internship Application’ in the subject line.
  • A university affiliation is required. This position is for current students only so please do not apply if you have finished your degree.
  • Due to the expected high number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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