ESM - European Stability Mechanism
ESM - European Stability Mechanism
201 – 500 Employees
BankingFinanceGovernment
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is a financial institution serving euro area countries during severe economic and financial crises. Created by treaty among euro area Member States in 2012, it raises funds by issuing debt instruments and uses them to provide loans and other financial assistance. Its work spans economics and market analysis, policy strategy, banking, lending, and risk management, supporting crisis response and financial stability across the euro area.

Communications Trainee

Support the European Stability Mechanism’s internal and external communications through digital content, media monitoring, and event coordination. The role follows public debate on euro-area economic policy and assists communicators, speechwriters, and blog managers.

Description

  • Prepare social media posts and campaign content.
  • Draft articles for the ESM intranet.
  • Track media coverage and compile press clippings for ESM speakers at conferences, events, and public engagements.
  • Help plan, organise, and communicate ESM events.
  • Create content for the ESM website.
  • Assist speechwriters and ESM blog managers.
  • Track trends and developments in public debate about euro-area economic policy.
  • Support the ESM Communications team’s internal and external work, including contact with journalists.

Requirements

  • Be a current student or have graduated within the past year with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, political science, public policy, finance, communications, journalism, or a related field.
  • Have a strong interest in European affairs and/or economics.
  • Experience in journalism or communications is an advantage.
  • Practical knowledge of graphic design and/or video production, social media tools, and photo editing is an advantage.
  • Be proficient with Microsoft 365 tools.
  • Have excellent spoken and written English, including strong drafting skills.
  • Clearly state availability on your CV.

Benefits

  • A competitive allowance.
  • Remote work is generally possible up to two days per week from Luxembourg or the border region; arrangements from farther away may be possible under certain conditions.
  • A six-month placement, with the possibility of a six-month extension.

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