EU Public Affairs Intern — Sustainability Policy Research

Burson; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Training opportunities

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Burson, part of WPP, invites motivated students to join our EU affairs office in Belgium on a 6-month CIP internship. You will research policy trends, monitor regulatory changes, draft client reports, and briefings that distil complex information into actionable intelligence.

As part of 3-5 client teams, you will map stakeholders, attend events, draft social media content, and contribute to new business proposals with cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EU policy and decision-making processes with interest in sustainability, energy or transport policy.
• Excellent writing and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Good English; French or German are an advantage.
• Previous public affairs exposure is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research and monitor EU policy trends and regulatory changes affecting sustainability.
• Draft insightful client reports and briefings distilling complex information.
• Collaborate with 3–5 client teams to map stakeholders and engage in events.
• Draft content for social media campaigns and assist with proposals.

Skills

EU policy research

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

English fluency

French/German an asset

Education

EU/international politics or related field

Further education in policy

Tools

Digital communications tools

Social media tools

Job description

Burson, part of WPP, invites motivated students to join our EU affairs office in Belgium on a 6-month CIP internship. You will research policy trends, monitor regulatory changes, draft client reports, and briefings that distil complex information into actionable intelligence.

As part of 3-5 client teams, you will map stakeholders, attend events, draft social media content, and contribute to new business proposals with cross-team collaboration.