Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Finance Watch

Brussels, Belgium

Finance Watch, the Brussels-based public-interest advocacy association dedicated to making finance serve society, is looking for an Intern.

Finance Watch is looking for an intern to support our Press Officer and Engagement and Communications Officer in media mapping, monitoring, data management, social media and event planning. This is a paid internship in Brussels for a duration of five months. The start date is 18 August, with some room for flexibility.

Finance Watch is an independently funded public interest association dedicated to making finance work for the good of society and the planet. Its mission is to strengthen the voice of society in the reform of financial regulation by conducting advocacy and presenting public interest arguments to lawmakers and the public. Finance Watch’s members include consumer groups, housing associations, trade unions, NGOs, financial experts, academics and other civil society groups that collectively represent a large number of European citizens.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in press relations, communications, data handling and event organisation at a dynamic Brussels-based NGO advocating for citizens in EU policymaking. The intern will report to the Press Officer and work closely with the Communications and Networks teams.

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Review and update Finance Watch’s media and journalist database, identifying and organising accurate contact details;
• Conduct research to identify key journalists and media contacts at EU level and in selected member states;
• Support monitoring of media coverage and relevant legislative developments at the EU level;
• Assist in the planning and organisation of online and in-person events, particularly a forum bringing together civil society organisations, academics and other policy allies together on to discuss deregulation in finance on 4 December;
• Help manage mailing lists (including CRM and Excel files) and contribute to communications outputs (graphics, videos, and copy for social media posts) linked to the production of the forum;
• Support the day-to-day tasks of the Communications and Networks teams.

Expected outcomes:

• Become familiar with the daily work of a Press Officer and Engagement and Communications Officer at a Brussels-based NGO;
• Gain understanding of how communications, events and data support public interest advocacy in the EU policy process.

Desired Profile/Qualifications

Essential:

• Motivated by Finance Watch’s mission and values;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides);
• Relevant qualification or experience in a communications environment;
• Good writing skills, with an eye for adapting messaging to different audiences;
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work autonomously under clear objectives;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent spoken and written English (C2 level);
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, social sciences, or another relevant field.

Desirable

• Interest in EU policy and civil society advocacy;
• Previous involvement in organising events (such as student associations and campaigns);
• Previous experience in a communications, media or data support role;
• Basic knowledge of graphic design, using tools such as Canva and Photoshop;
• Basic short-form video production and editing skills, using tools such as CapCut;
• Familiarity with media monitoring, WordPress, Hubspot or CRM tools;
• Knowledge of another EU language (especially German and French).

Equal employment opportunity

Finance Watch is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job-related criteria, and the appointment will be on the basis of applicants’ merits and abilities.

Conditions

The candidate must be either:

• A job seeker in Belgium (CIP); or
• A student from outside of Europe with a Visa and a University agreement – proof of registration is required; or
• A student from a European university with or without a University agreement – proof of registration is required; or
• A candidate from another European country in the context of an international training programme (Erasmus+, Eurodyssey, etc.).

Internship allowance

The intern will benefit from an allowance and a pay slip.

Occupational allowance	1.056,00€	Per month, prorata temporis
Lunch allowance	6.91€	Per day of work
Transportation allowance	34€ min	Per month, if living in Belgium

Application guidelines

Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of motivation and CV via email to: [email protected] with [email protected] in copy.

Please quote “Application for Intern – Media, Data and Events Support” in the title of your email.

Deadline for applications: 27 June 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Interviews will take place online and/or in Brussels, commencing the week of 14 July.