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Application Deadline: Aug. 31, 2023
Brussel
On-site
Rud Pedersen Public Affairs is looking for a motivated trainee to join our growing Brussels public affairs consultancy for a 6-month paid internship.
Our Brussels office opened in 2017, and we are currently looking to strengthen our team with a Research Executive who will support our key business areas depending on evolving client needs.
We offer the opportunity to work and grow in a fast-paced but energetic consultancy environment. Anyone joining will have the opportunity to develop within the Rud Pedersen team, working with our Brussels partners and the wider company.
The position
Responsibilities will include:
- Following EU developments and undertaking initial research on policy issues on behalf of clients;
- Supporting the team with legislative, regulatory and press monitoring;
- Helping to organize and execute events;
- Taking an active role in client teams, suggesting improvements for servicing of clients with regards to research;
- Participating at external events relevant to day-to-day work and seeking to build relationships with external actors at an appropriate level;
- Building competence at undertaking public affairs tasks on behalf of clients.
Skills & Requirements
Our ideal candidates for this position will have the following profile:
- Experience working with or in the EU institutions, national governments, consultancies, European Associations/Federations;
- A good level of education in relevant fields – e.g. EU Affairs, IR, law, political science;
- Interest and preferably some policy knowledge in the fields of Industrials, Energy, Transport or Climate and their application and relevance across a range of sectors.
- An enthusiasm for conducting public affairs and communications in all its forms, from direct outreach to social media engagement;
- Interest in helping to organise and manage events;
- Full professional proficiency in English, with working knowledge of another EU official language;
Great Place to Work
Work with the best political minds in the industry
International company with room to grow
A culture of excellence
Challenging, yet dynamic work environment
High responsibility, even in junior positions
Open dialogue among colleagues of all levels
About the company
We are a leading European consultancy specialising in Public Affairs.
As a Public Affairs Partner, we help our clients navigate political systems. We ensure that our clients understand the impact of policy and politics on their organisations and work with them to strategically reach their goals. We provide our clients with a keen understanding of the political debate and governmental processes, as well as the decision-makers that drive it.
Rud Pedersen has fourteen offices across thirteen countries, and almost 400 consultants with their own experience from politics and/or public administration. The Rud Pedersen Group is a growing public affairs and communications company that includes Rud Pedersen Public Affairs, Welcom and King Street PR.
