Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Carbon Market Watch

Brussels, Belgium

Carbon Market Watch’s mission is to ensure that carbon pricing and other climate policies cut pollution and drive a just transition towards zero-carbon societies. Given the urgency of halting the climate breakdown, we want market-based climate policies to fulfil their promise and be used in wise combination with regulatory and incentivising measures.

Our strengths lie in evidence-based advocacy to improve climate policies, turning complex issues into comprehensible messages, and helping people understand and influence those policies.

Purpose of the position

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and enthusiastic intern to support our communications efforts. The intern will report to the communications director while working closely with the rest of the comms team and other relevant members of the organisation.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Help maintain and update our website;
• Produce content for, and monitor our social media channels;
• Assist in drafting and editing communications content;
• Shoot and edit videos;
• Prepare visuals;
• Support the comms team with routine tasks;
• Carry out media monitoring exercises.

Essential requirements

• Previous communications experience or qualifications;
• Advanced social media skills;
• Competent video making and video editing skills;
• Experience with Wordpress sites;
• Self-starter, reliable, able to work both autonomously and as part of a team;
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills;
• Competence in the English language - other languages are considered an advantage;
• Residence and right to work in Belgium;
• Ability to work in/from our office in Brussels under a hybrid system (minimum two days at the office).

Desirable requirements

• Prior experience in the voluntary and/or NGO sector;
• Interest in and knowledge of environmental issues;
• Some knowledge of and considerable interest in (EU and international) climate policies;
• Ability to use website design tools, such as Elementor, and monitoring and performance tools, such as SEO optimisation and user experience.

What we offer

• Starting date: May 2025 (as early as possible);
• 6-month “professional immersion” contract, full-time;
• Compensated in line with Belgian provisions (1320 EUR/month net), food vouchers amounting to €8/worked day and full reimbursement of public transport;
• 10 days extra-legal holidays;
• Working from home allowance;
• A fulfilling working and learning experience adapted to the intern’s skills and interests;
• An exciting opportunity to develop professional communications skills and techniques, working together with a dynamic, friendly, expert team.

Application process

Qualified applicants should fill in the form on our website and upload their CV and a motivation letter (place the two in a single pdf document with your name in the document name). The application should outline their motivation, skills, areas of interest and availability.

Deadline to submit your application: 11 April 2025

Your application will be acknowledged, but we will not respond to individual enquiries and only get back to candidates shortlisted for an interview. We are committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in our organisation and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and minorities to apply.

For more information about Carbon Market Watch, visit www.carbonmarketwatch.org.

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