The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is looking for a trainee to support its Communications team for a minimum period of six months. The team is responsible for internal and external communications, including serving as a contact point for journalists, and works mainly on speaking engagements, digital content for the ESM website, social media, internal communications and publications.
Key accountabilities:
- Support social media activities by helping prepare content for posts and campaigns.
- Support the drafting of articles for the ESM intranet platform.
- Support media monitoring and prepare press clippings for ESM speakers participating in conferences, events and public engagements.
- Support the planning, organisation and communication of ESM events.
- Prepare content for the ESM website.
- Support the work of speechwriters and ESM blog managers.
- Follow trends and developments in the public debate on economic policy in the euro area.
Key background and experience:
- Candidate (or recent graduate within one year of graduation) for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field related to the ESM's work (economics, political science, public policy, finance) and/or communications/journalism.
- Strong interest in European affairs and/or economics.
- Initial experience in journalism or communications is an asset.
- Practical knowledge of graphic design and/or video making, social media tools and photo editing is an asset.
- Strong command of Microsoft 365 tools.
- Excellent oral and written English, including strong drafting ability.
Key competencies: eagerness to learn, problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, innovative thinking, critical and strategic thinking.
Practical information: expected start as soon as possible; duration 6 months with a possible extension of another six months; competitive allowance granted; place of the traineeship is Luxembourg, with the possibility to work remotely, usually up to two days a week, from Luxembourg and the border region (or from further away under certain conditions).
The ESM is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for euro area countries, providing financial assistance to Members facing financing difficulties. It has around 230 staff and is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment; it particularly encourages women to apply.
* Deadline for application: 10 November 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the ESM vacancies portal by 10 November 2026. Please clearly state your availability on your CV.
https://vacancies.esm.europa.eu/#en/sites/CX/job/381/apply/email