Business Development Internship (Paris)

Business Development Internship (Paris)

POLITICO Europe is looking for an ambitious, dynamic, and versatile individual to join its commercial team in Paris ASAP.

As part of this Business Development Internship (4-6 months), you will support the expansion in France of one of the most influential media groups globally. With offices in Paris, Brussels, London, Berlin, and Washington, POLITICO's mission is to produce non-partisan, high-value journalism.

Our POLITICO Pro service helps stay ahead of political and legislative debates in France and Europe, and it is now an essential tool for public affairs professionals.

Position and Missions

The internship we offer is extremely empowering and will allow you to perfect your Business Development skills while gaining in-depth knowledge of both the media world and public affairs.

You will be involved with our teams in Brussels, London, and Berlin in executing a commercial strategy aligned with global sales objectives.

Your missions will be:

• Sales: Participate in prospect qualification, support the management of existing accounts in the French market, feed our CRM database
• Strategy: Create new sectoral mappings in France and conduct competitive/political intelligence
• Marketing and Events: Support POLITICO Pro's marketing/events operations in France

Your Profile

• L3/M1/M2 student (gap year internship possible)
• Strong interest in business development and sales
• Confirmed enthusiasm for political issues; an understanding of the public and European affairs ecosystem would be a plus
• Initiative, ability to meet deadlines, analytical approach, and autonomous time management
• Mandatory proficiency in French and English (written and spoken); any other European language is a plus
• Good command of Excel required

We value our employees

Our benefits package is designed for you and includes:

Our teams benefit from competitive compensation and benefits tailored to each country — including retirement, healthcare, training opportunities, and much more.

With a multinational team, close ties with European institutions, and flexible work options, including the possibility of working from abroad, we offer our employees an environment that fosters both professional and personal development.

Transport: Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to smooth commutes. POLITICO covers part of public transport costs.

Let's stay in touch. You can view our list of open positions in the section Job Offers. We hope to receive your application soon!

About Us

POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have provided information that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, rather than simply reporting yesterday's news. In an era where politics has become the defining force of our time, our work has never been more essential.

Ministers and cabinet secretaries start their day with our analyses. CEOs define their strategies based on our reports. Association leaders rely on our insights to influence public policies. We provide them with the raw facts and clear analyses they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our time.

Our more than 1,100 editorial professionals, spread across the world's major democratic capitals — Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York — form the leading global newsroom specializing in politics and public policy. We tell how power really works, explaining who holds it and how they intend to exercise it, connecting dots others don't see, and delivering exclusives from sources others ignore.

Innovation has always been at the heart of our story. From our launch, we bet on depth rather than breadth, on talent rather than traffic, and on the central role politics would play in modern life. In 2011, we took a new gamble by launching POLITICO Pro, to help decision-makers understand how public affairs work, transforming both their way of influencing government action and the practice of journalism.

These choices have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and an indispensable resource for leaders shaping the future. Today, we are a rarity in the media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.

POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a transatlantic and family-owned media group, headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is committed to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, convinced that a free and informed society is essential for democracy. Learn more about Axel Springer.

Application Process & Additional Information

If this opportunity interests you, please send a CV and a cover letter in English, explaining why you are the ideal person for this position.