Call for Editorial and Communications Intern for the Green European Journal

About the Green European Journal 

The Green European Journal (GEJ) is Europe’s leading political ecology magazine. The Journal stands for an open, sustainable, social and feminist Europe. In print and online, it publishes quality articles which track political currents and ideas offering fresh perspectives and frontline analysis. Editorially independent, it has been published in 28 languages since its foundation in 2012 and collaborates with partners across Europe to connect with new audiences and open up spaces for real debate. Based within the Green European Foundation, the spirit of the magazine is that of a broad conversation about political ecology and what it means for our society, today and for the years to come. See www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu.

The Green European Foundation (GEF) is a European level political foundation funded by the European Parliament. GEF is affiliated to the European Green Party and active in political education projects on European issues. Our mission is to encourage European citizens to participate in European political discussions. As a forum for cooperation at the European level, we work closely with our national member foundations and thereby aim to strengthen the Green political movement and green ideas in Europe. See www.gef.eu.

About the role

We are currently looking for an intern to support the publication and communication activities of the Green European Journal. The successful candidate will be willing to learn about the different processes behind the running of the journal and assist various tasks in support of the team. 

Main tasks  

• Publishing articles and translations on the journal website  
• Liaising with contributors, translators and service providers  
• Assisting with practical and administrative tasks (e.g. archiving, invoice management)  
• Assisting the distribution of print editions (e.g. administration, responding to queries, posting, and liaison with postal service)  
• Supporting the journal’s communications and outreach efforts  
• Carrying out monthly reporting 
• Putting together visuals for website and social media 
• Occasional proofreading  

What we are looking for:  

• Enthusiastic candidates with proficient written and oral command of English. Native proficiency of English is an asset 
• Proficiency in the use of digital media and social networks  
• Demonstrated interest in graphic design. Entry-level skills in Adobe Illustrator and Premiere are an asset 
• Good organisational and administrative skills and openness towards a variety of tasks  
• Available full-time for 6 months as of September 2024 in Brussels with the possibility of renewal for another 6 months  
• An interest in and affinity with green issues and European politics  
• Interpersonal skills and eagerness to work in a political and intercultural environment.      

What we offer  

A paid internship, under a Belgian “convention d’immersion professionelle” in our Brussels office:    

• 1365 EUR/month net   
• Food vouchers amounting to 7EUR/worked day.  
• Full reimbursement of public transport in Belgium.  
• Reimbursement of phone costs.  
• 2 EUR/day of home office allowance.  
• A training budget of 500 EUR/6 months.   
• 1 day holiday/month.  
• An open, positive and engaging working atmosphere in an international environment with connections to other European organisations.  
• A working and learning experience adapted to the intern’s skills and interests.   

What you will learn   

• You will gain an understanding of the publication cycle and workflow of a magazine, both in print and online 
• You will gain experience in handling administrative responsibilities and invoice management 
• You will enhance interpersonal skills to support community building at events and liaise with service providers 
• You will develop skills in graphic design and multimedia content creation 
• You will strengthen your writing skills and get familiar with the needs of writing for different channels (website, social media, newsletters).   

How to apply  

Interested candidates should apply by Sunday July 21, 2024, using this form.  Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  

The application must include a current CV and a cover letter outlining the motivation for this position, both comprised in a single pdf document which includes the first and last name of the candidate in the document name.  

Note: We are not against using AI tools, but we are trying to get to know you as a person. Please be aware that we will check if your answer was generated with AI assistance. 

The interviews for the position will take place online in July 2024.  

Starting date: First week of September 2024 

Office location: Brussels, Belgium   

In case of questions, please send an e-mail to giovanna.lamarca@gef.eu.    

GEF is an equal opportunities employer: We are committed to non-discrimination, diversity, and inclusion. We invite candidates of all gender expressions, races, religious beliefs, ethnic/national origins, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and minority status to apply. This position is open to nationals of EU/EEA member states or Switzerland, and to non-EU nationals with the right to work in Belgium.