The FleishmanHillard EU Internship is an innovative program which offers students a 10-month placement in the Brussels office of a global firm, providing them an opportunity to see how public affairs within the EU works across a wide range of sectors.
About the Internship program
The internship programme has been an integral part of the Brussels office for more than 10 years. In that time a number of former interns have gone on to receive full time employment within the firm, while many others have gained invaluable experience which has contributed to their successful career paths. During the program interns are given a personal mentor within their assigned team. Working as a core member of the team provides them with responsibility and the opportunity to develop their knowledge of European politics as well as communication and workplace skills.
About the Brussels Office
FleishmanHillard is the largest Public Affairs consultancy in Brussels. It covers a range of sectors including Information Technology, Digital Strategy, Energy, Manufacturing, Food & Health and Financial Services and provides services both in public affairs and public relations management.
The Brussels office has been a key part of FleishmanHillard’s global network, which named PRWeek’s 2014 Global Agency of the Year. In 2013, The Holmes Report also named FleishmanHillard as the ‘Benelux Consultancy of the Year’ and in 2012 ‘EU Consultancy of the Year’ at the European Public Affairs Awards. Additionally, at the European Public Affairs Awards in November 2016, our Managing Director of FleishmanHillard, Caroline Wunnerlich, was awarded the special category for Outstanding Contribution to EU public affairs.
Who should apply?
Students currently enrolled in:
- 1st year of Master's Degree Programs of the departments of Political Science, Economics and Finance, Business and Management
- 4th year of the Single Cycle Master's Degree of the department of Law
- 1st year of First-Level Master's Degrees
There is no particular prerequisite with regard to discipline.
How does the student apply?
CV and letter of motivation should be submitted to bruxelles@luiss.it by 8 January 2017. Applications are now being accepted and only shortlisted students will be contacted directly. Interviews with selected students will take place in the week of 13 February and successful candidates will subsequently be informed of their selection by the end of February 2017.
Further details
The internship runs from September 2017 to June 2018 and is remunerated based on Brussels living costs. The company provides weekly language classes and the use of specific languages can be facilitated if desired.
Where can I find more information?
Visit the FleishmanHillard Brussels website for more information on the firm.