Internship opportunity

EU public affairs and communication trainee

5 months, starting 1 September (apply by 15 June)

The Society of Audiovisual Authors is an association of European collective management organisations managing audiovisual authors’ rights. Its members (33 organisations in 25 countries) administer rights for over 174,000 European film and television screenwriters and directors.

You will be a part of our small and dedicated team, and you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to and gain practical experience in the European audiovisual landscape and the development of legislation and policies at the EU Commission, Parliament and Council levels. Your main tasks will be monitoring copyright and media policies within the EU institutions, member states and the audiovisual industry, and supporting communication activities. You will also help organise SAA members' meetings and events.

Main tasks

• Monitor European policy and industry developments in the SAA’s fields of activity (copyright and audiovisual policy) and actively follow the European institutions in these fields.
• Support communication activities, monitoring and analysis of engagement on our social media platforms (LinkedIn, BlueSky, Instagram and Facebook).
• Follow meetings, events and conferences (in-person or online), take notes and perform research tasks.
• Support the SAA’s organisation of in-person, hybrid and online meetings and events.
• Assist the team with additional tasks, for example updating office databases and the website.

Qualifications and skills

• Master’s student with experience or interest in copyright, the audiovisual sector, culture and creative sectors and European policy.
• Relevant studies such as political science, European studies, or media and communication.
• A sound knowledge of and interest in the European institutions and of the EU decision-making process.
• Excellent command of English with a proven ability to write clearly, accessibly and engagingly.
• Experience and interest in communication. Knowledge of social media management, graphic design platforms (such as Canva), video editing programs and website content management systems is advantageous.
• Dynamic, showing autonomy, initiative and responsiveness.
• Focused, task-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Sociable, able to adapt and work flexibly in a small team.

Practical details

• 5 months, starting 1 September until 30 January 2026.
• A gratification of €600/month is offered to cover for expenses during the internship.
• It is required to obtain an internship agreement with the University.
• Position based in Brussels, Belgium. Limited home-working possibility.

Application

Please send your CV and motivation letter in English to Elise Liégeois (e.liegeois@saa-authors.eu). The use of AI (ChatGPT) for letter-writing is discouraged!

Deadline for application: Sunday 15 June 2025. Interviews will be conducted the following week(s).

The SAA is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, and we are dedicated to promoting equality.