Communications & Events Intern

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Title: Communications & Events Intern

Team: Communications, Advocacy
 
& Policy

Internship Duration: 6+ months (flexible) as from Feb/March 2026

Internship Type: Convention d'immersion professionnelle CIP

Note: Applications only accepted via email. See instructions below.

Who are we?

The European Brain Council (EBC) is a non-profit organisation based in Brussels, its main mission is to promote brain research with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of millions of Europeans living with brain conditions, mental and neurological alike.

With the aim to speak with one voice, EBC stands as a network of key players in the \"Brain Area\", with a membership encompassing scientific societies, patient organisations, professional societies and industry partners. EBC is a platform to foster cooperation between its member organisations and other stakeholders, consistently promoting dialogue between scientists, industry and society.

As showcased by its growing portfolio of projects, research and policy papers, as well as events, EBC emphasises the importance of continued interaction with the European Institutions to build strong European health policies, raising awareness and encouraging education on the brain and the repercussions of neurological and mental health conditions on society as a whole.

We are an office of international colleagues, centrally located in the Brussels EU Quarter. EBC's working language is English, however, any additional languages are an asset.

Your Role:

This internship will place you in the EBC Communications, Advocacy & Policy team, which oversees all external communications and advocacy efforts of the organisation. The Communications side of the team includes not only social media coverage and website upkeep but also core roles in the preparation of the majority of written materials emerging from the organisation, from joint statements, manifestos, policy reports, and calls to action, to name a few. Many of EBC's initiatives are policy-oriented at multiple levels: national, EU and/or global. EBC's communication is advocacy-driven and aims to speak with one voice for the wider brain community – basic knowledge of the EU system is highly encouraged and ideal.

• Support the Communications & Advocacy team with its core communications activities, including all external communication efforts and support the coordination of events (both on-site and digital). Candidates with prior event experience or an affinity for event coordination—or those eager to build these skills as part of their professional development —are especially encouraged to apply.
• Creating content related to the EBC communications, advocacy and policy activities as well as the EBC projects for EBC social media accounts
• Creating content related to EBC's flagship event 'Brain Innovation Days' (BID), set to take place in November 2026, on our BID social media accounts (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Instagram)
• Regular upkeep of EBC websites in WordPress (EBC, Brain Innovation Days)
• Drafting and sending external newsletters
• Helping with the coordination of the logistical support of EBC events, including speaker outreach, registration set-up, communication with participants, etc.
• Supporting the Communications & Advocacy team in general day-to-day, including project execution, graphic creation, campaign planning, and brainstorming of ongoing and new initiatives.

Tasks of the Communications, Advocacy & Policy Team:

• Representing and advocating for the interests of EBC members organisations and partners
• Promoting EBC activities and the broader brain health, research, and innovation community
• Raising awareness – particularly at the political level – on brain disorders, neurological and mental alike
• Developing tools, content, events, and strategies to help better prioritise brain health, research, and innovation in the European Union and beyond
• Monitoring and engaging in health, research and other related policies impacting the brain space

Requirements:

• Strong command of English - you will be working on EBC's communications materials, which are in English.
• External communications background
• Experience with design and graphic tools (i.e., Canva, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, etc.) – video and/or podcast editing skills a plus
• Experience in professional communication on social media
• Basic experience with event coordination ideal
• Knowledge of the EU institutions and policy landscape is ideal for EBC communications
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-paced environment, attention to detail and proactive attitude
• Ability to work in a team as well as work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Be able to legally work in the European Union – unfortunately EBC is unable to help candidates with any visa requirements.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should send an updated CV and a Cover letter of 1-page maximum to Ms. Stephanie Kramer
(please cc ) by
25 January :59 CET).
Please include the following in your email subject line: \"Communications & Events Internship - First Name + Last Name\".

Interviews will take place in two stages:

1) 20-minute Zoom call

2) In-person interview in Brussels with short-listed candidates.

These are expected to take place in February 2026. A brief assessment will be shared with short-listed candidates to prepare ahead of the final interview round.