EU Public Affairs Traineeship
Engineering
EU Public Affairs Traineeship
We’re hiring for our Brussels office, starting as soon as possible.
Become an “Ersti” and join our team at Erste Lesung! Wondering why? Because every day, we dive into political discourse with passion and enthusiasm. We thrive on shaping developments at the pulse of current events and guiding our clients through the maze of legislative initiatives and political decision-making processes. We love collaborating to create strategies that amplify worthy causes. For us, CONNECTING THE DOTS isn’t just a phrase; it’s embedded in our company culture, which bridges Berlin and Brussels. If you share this passion, we’ll give you the opportunity to work with renowned clients, contribute proactively with your own ideas, take on responsibility, and be part of a diverse, flexible team that values collaboration.
Are you passionate about Brussels and European politics? Do you have some internship or working student experience in public affairs or with political institutions, and a strong interest in European, digital, or energy policy? Are you fluent in English and perhaps even German? Do you work reliably, enjoy following tasks through from start to finish, and aspire to work at the intersection of politics and business? Then join us!
As a Trainee in Erste Lesung’s Brussels office, your tasks would include:
Assisting our press and legislative monitoring routines and analyzing legislative processes
Supporting the drafting of position papers and other documents
Supporting the organization and execution of public policy events
Researching and contributing to a wide range of topics
What you do
You are interested in European policies (especially in the field of digital or energy policy), and you ideally have relevant first experiences.
You are very familiar with the political systems of the European Union and Germany (knowledge of other EU member states is an advantage)
You are able to express yourself very well both verbally and in writing in English and ideally German (knowledge of other EU-languages is an advantage)
You have excellent research and analytical skills
You are familiar with the common office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
You have excellent comprehension skills and exhibit a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative (volunteering experiences are an advantage)
You have the desire to learn new things and to constantly develop yourself
You exhibit a “hands-on” mentality and a desire to actively contribute to the consultancy’s work
What you bring
What we offer
Working in various parts of a public affairs consultancy that operates in multiple countries
A wide range of opportunities to contribute to our workflows and develop your skills
Working in a young, welcoming and dynamic team
A workplace in the heart of the European Quarter in the immediate vicinity of the EU Parliament
Flexible home office days
First-class technical equipment
Compensation of 1100 Euro/month
About us
Erste Lesung GmbH advises companies, associations and organizations where political decisions have concrete effects on markets, business models and public debates — from digital and energy policy to industrial and sustainability issues to strategic positioning.
We are changing the way public affairs is created: more structured, more data-driven, and with the tools that will shape this industry in the coming years. CONNECTING THE DOTS is not just a phrase for us, but part of our culture—and an expression of our dual expertise between Berlin and Brussels.
Location
Berlin
Role type
Internship
Salary
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