Communications & Events Trainee
ECSO - European Cyber Security Organisation
Brussels, Belgium
Would you like to be part of the organisation of impactful events all over Europe?
The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications and Events Trainee to support ECSO’s event-related activities and communication efforts. In this role, you will assist with the planning, promotion, and execution of ECSO’s events, from coordinating the work of partners and supporting logistical organisation, to drafting communication campaigns, news pieces and webpages, social media content and the design of compelling visuals.
Jumpstart your career in the European Cyber Security Organisation!
Main Responsibilities
- Event Support: Assist in preparatory communication tasks for events, including organising meetings, coordinating with partners, supporting logistical planning, sending out mass mailings;
- Event Copywriting: Assist in the drafting of press releases, articles, social media posts, and the creation of visuals;
- Website Management: Support with website content, including drafting articles and dedicated pages about ECSO’s events;
- On-site Management: You will also have the chance to attend some events, represent ECSO, and to summarise meetings and prepare minutes and reports;
- General Communications Administration: Address internal requests from other departments, follow the organisational structure of our file and asset archives, update and keep track of mailing lists, and perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
- European Citizenship.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications or a related fields;
- Interest in cybersecurity;
- Communicative and reliable team player;
- Proactivity, flexibility, and autonomy;
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills;
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines;
- Effective communication and organisational skills;
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Preferred
- Knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, or other graphic design tools is a plus. In-house training will be provided;
- Previous experience in event planning and coordination in Brussels or in an international environment is a plus (e.g., think tank, NGO, membership-based association, EU Institutions).
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