Our team and mission

This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands

Under the direct authority of the Director General, the Communication Department is responsible for:

• Establishing and implementing the ESA communication policy, with the objective of fulfilling the Agency’s task to collect relevant information and disseminate it to Member States;
• Providing communication support for the preparation of future programmes, with the aim of heightening awareness of ESA and its space activities among the general public in the Member States;
• Acting as the Agency’s focal point and spokesperson for all interactions with the media;
• Preparing a three-year communication strategy as well as an annual communication plan presented to Council in December of each year;
• Interfacing with the Heads of Communication in the delegations of Member States through the Advisory Communication Committee (ACC);

among others.

For further information visit our web site: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

You can choose between the following topics:

1) Topic 1: Dutch media

As an intern, you will support the Newsroom and Media Relations Team with media relations in the Netherlands. This would include:

• Organizing media interviews
• Reviewing Dutch (social) media coverage
• Reviewing Dutch translations
• Editing and sending press releases
• Organizing media events 
• Updating the Newsroom website

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2) Topic 2: Italian media

As an intern, you will support the Newsroom and Media Relations Team with media relations for Italian media. This would include:

• Organizing media interviews
• Reviewing Italian (social) media coverage
• Reviewing Italian translations
• Editing and sending press releases
• Organizing media events 
• Updating the Newsroom website

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

You must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. You should preferably be in your final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

Additional Requirements:

1) Topic 1:

• An excellent knowledge of Dutch, preferably native speaker

2) Topic 2:

• An excellent knowledge of Italian, preferably native speakers