Trainee (Communicating With Young Audiences)
Posted on March 16, 2026 by EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY
- Kharmanli, Netherlands
- N/A
- parttime, fulltime
Selection procedure reference: EMA/TR/11390
Deadline for applications: 06 May 2026 23:59 CET
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU), located in Amsterdam. It began operating in 1995. It is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines in the EU.
This traineeship opportunity is now open for applications until 06 May 2026 23:59 CET, with an intake on 1 October 2026.
About the traineeship programme
The Agency is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Master's students (who posses a previous degree), who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s work for every patient in Europe. The purpose of a traineeship at the Agency is to perform tasks that are predominantly in the interest of the trainee’s training and principally serve to increase the trainee’s knowledge and to gain relevant experience.
Placement description
We are looking for a trainee in the Digital Communication Office.
Specific objectives and projects
The European Medicines Agency works to protect public health across the European Union by evaluating and monitoring medicines. Communicating this work in a clear and engaging way is essential, especially for younger audiences who increasingly rely on social media to understand health topics. The Digital Communication Service is developing new approaches to reach these audiences with accessible, trustworthy and creative content.
Project description
The trainee will contribute to a dedicated project aimed at strengthening the Agency’s connection with younger Europeans. The main output of the project will be a series of social-media-ready content pieces that explain the Agency’s mission, key initiatives and values in a format that resonates with younger audiences.
This traineeship offers the opportunity to take part in the strategic development of youth-focused communication, from concept to content creation and performance analysis. It is well suited for graduates interested in digital communication, public health, storytelling and audience engagement.
Main activities
The trainee will contribute to the project through the following activities:
- Contributing to the design of a youth engagement programme, including proposing content ideas, formats and approaches that appeal to younger audiences across the European Union.
- Developing creative, youth-friendly content for platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, following an editorial plan and adapting complex topics into accessible formats.
- Contributing to the development of multimedia materials, such as short videos, visual explainers and other formats suited to younger users.
- Contributing to collaboration with health content creators, helping identify opportunities to reach harder-to-reach audiences through partnerships and multipliers.
- Monitoring and analysing social media performance, contributing to reports that track trends, audience behaviour and online conversations relevant to the Agency’s work.
- Participating in strategic discussions on how to strengthen the Agency’s presence among younger audiences and how to communicate scientific and health-related topics in an engaging way that helps build trust.
- Working with colleagues to create engaging content for young audiences across channels, including the corporate website.
Learning outcomes
This traineeship offers hands‑on experience in digital communication within an international public service environment. The trainee will gain insight into how public health information is communicated to diverse audiences across Europe.
By the end of the traineeship, the trainee will:
- Understand how digital communication works in an international public organisation, including planning, coordination and evaluation processes.
- Gain insight into the role of social media in institutional communication, and how different platforms serve different audiences.
- Learn the principles of science and health communication, including how to translate complex information into clear and engaging messages.
- Experience working with content creators and other multipliers, and understand how partnerships can expand outreach.
- Develop skills in social listening and audience analysis, learning how to extract insights from online conversations.
- Build experience in producing targeted content, especially for younger audiences and in multimedia formats.
- Strengthen video and visual storytelling skills, from concept development to production.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for consideration for this placement, you are required to:
- enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;
- possess a university degree in Journalism, communication, science communication or related (minimum of three years or more) that must have been obtained between 6 May 2025 and 6 May 2026 or be a university student on an Erasmus + or a similar programme or a PhD student or a Master's student with a previous fully finished degree in the areas mentioned before.
- a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2) of the Common European Framework for Languages
For criteria 1 and 2, you will be required to provide proof in the application form and at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in the disqualification from the procedure.
Additional skills
- Ideally videography and video editing
- Visual design
Behavioural Competencies
You will demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Working with others
- Adaptability
- Research and analytical skills
- Learning and development
Conditions of traineeship
The traineeship is offered for 10 months (1 October 2026 – 31 July 2027) and takes place at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam with possibility for teleworking up to 40% of working time from The Netherlands and occasional teleworking from outside The Netherlands. Traineeships are offered for either full-time or part-time (80% or 50%) if combined with university studies.
The Agency pays a monthly stipend of €2,049.77 for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining the Agency.
Each trainee will have a mentor at the Agency who will guide the trainee through the programme.
The conditions of employment are stated in the Executive Decision on rules governing the traineeship programme at the EMA
Expected selection timelines
Deadline for applications
06 May 2026 23:59 CET
Assessments (remote)
From mid-June 2026 to mid-July 2026
Decision and offers
By end of July 2026
Placement start
1 October 2026
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Domenico Scarlattilaan 6 - 1083 HS Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0)88 781 6000 - Email recruitment@ema.europa.eu
Join us to work for every patient in Europe!
Who we are?
Serving a population of 500 million citizens, we promote and protect public animal health in EU Member States, as well as the countries of the European Economic Area, by ensuring that all medicines available on the EU market are safe, effective and of high quality.
What do we offer?
- Meaningful work contributing to protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe within multinational, multidisciplinary team
- Development opportunities (e.g. internal mobility, mentoring, peer coaching, career reflection programme, etc.)
- Work-life balance (flexible working arrangements, teleworking, generous annual leave plus official holidays)
Benefits
(applicable only to Temporary and Contract vacancies)
- Initial 5 year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary and household & children’s allowances (where applicable)
- Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent health insurance scheme and social benefits
- Retirement Pension Plan
Advertised until:
April 15, 2026
Are you Qualified for this Role?
Click Here to Tailor Your Resume to Match this Job
Share with Friends!
Similar Internships
No similar Intern Jobs at the Moment!
Recent Internships
Get Email Updates!
