Junior Associate (Internship) – Public Affairs, Tech & Services

What’s Happening?

The Public Affairs Practice at Weber Shandwick creates world-class work and word’s got out... Our reputation for delivering engaging campaigns that strike up conversations between policy makers and companies means we're working with an enviable client list across a diverse range of sectors including; digital, tech, financial services, professional services, and more.

We're looking for a smart, curious, and talented Public Affairs intern to join our Tech & Services team in Brussels for a 6-month paid traineeship starting in September 2025.

How to apply?

Please send your resume and cover letter to Beatrice Gori – [email protected]. Please note that this internship can not be offered to people who currently have a student status. Applications from people who currently have a student status will not be considered.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitoring and analysing EU policy developments, contributing to the development and execution of public affairs strategies;
• Focusing predominantly on tech, trade and services, with occasional support required in the fields of sustainability and health;
• Working closely with the account leads and the team, providing policy intelligence, background research and analysis, and support in the production of materials for clients;
• Assisting in the implementation of thought leadership campaigns, outreach programmes and organisation of events;
• Contributing to Weber Shandwick marketing and business development efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Proactive, dynamic and ready to learn - Trust us, you will not be bored
• Curious about EU policy on AI, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, trade and the environmental impact of tech – Hopefully at least one of these is cool for you.
• Solid understanding of the EU policy and decision-making processes – previous experience within an EU institution or consultancy will be a strong advantage but don’t hold back from applying if you don’t have that – just expect the learning curve to be steeper
• Analytical with good writing skills in english; you demonstrable the ability to research and analyse policies
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of other EU languages is a plus, our office is at 19 languages & counting.
• Business acumen; not like a fortune 500 CEO level, but you’ve passed level 4 on the logo game

What we offer

• A comprehensive traineeship teaching you the A-Z of being a high-performing consultant.
• Flexible working time and teleworking.
• Onboarding week and senior mentor that will guide you and be ready to reply to any of your questions.

About the internship

This six-month paid internship will take place in Brussels.

You’ll be embedded in client teams from week 1 – You’ll be equipped with a good overview of the consultancy work and European public affairs.

The internship framework is a professional immersion (Convention Immersion Professionelle) – this means you will be developed in a structured traineeship programme and equipped with all the skills to become a consultant.

We pride ourselves on putting personalized development plans in place which allow us to develop our talented interns to become the consultants we seek to hire.

Note from the talent team:

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage.

Unfortunately, down to volume, we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.