Communications Assistant Paid Traineeship at Friends of Europe in Belgium: Apply by August 26, 2026

Overview

Friends of Europe, an independent think tank focused on policymaking and international cooperation, is offering a six-month paid Communications Assistant traineeship in Belgium. It is aimed at recent graduates seeking their first significant professional experience and combines work experience with hands-on training. Friends of Europe was founded in 1999 and works toward a multilateral world in which governments, businesses, civil society and citizens cooperate on common challenges. The trainee joins the Communications Team under a hybrid working arrangement. The start is expected in late September or early October 2026, with the possibility of renewal. The source does not state the pay amount.

What you get

The traineeship is paid and offers practical experience across social media, digital communications, publications, website management, multimedia, events, campaigns and podcasts.

Requirements

The trainee helps edit publications such as articles and reports in line with the in-house style, so strong English writing and editing are important. Social media duties cover creating, planning and scheduling content on LinkedIn, Instagram and Bluesky, and supporting live event coverage. The trainee also helps optimise campaigns day to day by monitoring performance, uses research tools to find insights for messaging, updates and publishes content on the WordPress website with basic SEO, produces social media and website performance reports, and supports multimedia such as short videos and event clips. Experience with video editing, photography, graphic design, Canva or WordPress is an advantage. Some events happen in the evening or at weekends, so flexibility is needed. The source also mentions podcast work, but the details are cut off.

How to apply

Applicants submit a CV in PDF format of no more than two pages. Shortlisted candidates take a one-hour online test and then an interview.

Key dates

The application deadline is August 26, 2026, at 23:59 CEST.