Communications Trainee

Communications Trainee

COMPANY: POLITICO 

POLITICO is looking for a Communications Trainee to join the Global Communications team starting in September 2025 for a minimum period of six months. Applicants are encouraged to apply by 25th of July 2025.

Based in our European headquarters in Brussels, you will gain first-hand experience in communications tactics to drive brand awareness. 

As part of this role, the successful applicant will work alongside colleagues in London and Washington D.C. as well as various departments across POLITICO, including Editorial, Events and Sales.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Daily reporting and monitoring and analysis on who is talking about POLITICO and where our stories are being picked up in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States. 
• Supporting our communications team by pitching stories to other news companies, TV and radio.
• Continuous improvement of our media lists, to ensure we’re engaging meaningfully with external media. 
• Drafting compelling and well-researched awards submissions to highlight the organization's achievements and enhance its recognition within the industry. 
• Working alongside Marketing and Events, support our team with the execution of media partnerships.
• Assist with overseeing external speaking engagements, including research and relevant approvals.
• Helping the team with internal communications initiatives.
• General support for our communications team, including staffing events.

What You'll Need: 

• A keen interest in communications as well as in EU, UK and US politics, news and media. 
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Creativity, adaptability, and ability to work collaboratively with a team. 
• Hold the right to work in the EU.
• Fluent English, written and spoken. Knowledge of other languages is a plus. 

About POLITICO 

POLITICO, a global nonpartisan politics and policy news organization, launched in Europe in April 2015. We connect and empower professionals through nonpartisan journalism and actionable intelligence about European politics and policy.

Equal Opportunity 

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations. 

Additional Application Instructions 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send CV and motivation letter in English via the online form outlining why you’re right for this role.