Arctik is a Brussels-based communication agency that puts sustainability first. We provide a broad range of communication services to European clients who focus on environmental and climate issues, circular economy, and sustainable development.
We are part of the leading science and innovation consultancy Technopolis Group.
Communications internship
Arctik
Full-time
Intern / Student
Introduction
About this job
We are looking for a creative and motivated communications intern with a strong interest in public sector projects and sustainability issues. We welcome an interest in writing content (website, newsletter, short articles, social media) and working with experts in digital transformation, urban sustainable development, energy for both organisation and public communication campaigns.
You will primarily contribute to one flagship project, while also providing ad-hoc support to other projects when needed. You will be given real responsibilities and operate as a full member of our team, with the support needed to develop your skills and explore areas of interest.
You will primarily contribute to one flagship project, while also providing ad-hoc support to other projects when needed. You will be given real responsibilities and operate as a full member of our team, with the support needed to develop your skills and explore areas of interest.
Your profile
Who we are looking for:
You are a curious and motivated individual with a passion for communication and a desire to make content accessible and engaging for general audiences. You understand how to communicate effectively across different formats and channels, and you’re keen to help turn a strategy into creative, concrete outputs.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:
Qualifications and technical skills
Education
You are a curious and motivated individual with a passion for communication and a desire to make content accessible and engaging for general audiences. You understand how to communicate effectively across different formats and channels, and you’re keen to help turn a strategy into creative, concrete outputs.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:
- Are enthusiastic about public sector communication and EU-funded research
- Are eager to contribute to the implementation of communication strategies through original and engaging content
- Can think creatively, adapt quickly, and manage their tasks with a solution-oriented mindset
- Work well in a team and bring a positive attitude – and a good sense of humour– to their work
Qualifications and technical skills
Education
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a master’s or postgraduate programme in communication or a related field
- Excellent written and spoken English is essential
- Knowledge of French, Dutch or another European language is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g.Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Familiarity with social media platforms and their use in professional communications
- Experience with graphic/video editing tools is a plus (but notrequired)
- Familiarity or experience in editing website content (Drupal,Wordpressetc.)/ notrequired
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Your responsibilities
- Work closely with the project team to ensure accuratere presentation of the project.
- Understanding of communication planning and how to translate strategic objectives into concrete actions
- Ability to write clear, engaging content for various formats and audiences (e.g.websites, newsletters, social media)
- Confidence in working with complex content and making it accessible to non-specialists
- Interest in developing creative approaches and new formats for communication
- Track,analyse and report the impact of communication activities via relevant metrics
- Interest in event organization is a plus
- Support other kind of projects undertaken by Arctik when needed
Our offer
Location: Brussels
Type of contract: full-time paid internship (6 months) / Starting September 2026
Our team: A positive and open-minded international, flexible working environment within a team of like-minded professionals in Brussels;
Our offer: Hands-on experience in communication within European projects, work alongside experienced professionals on EU-funded projects in a supportive environment, an office near the EU institutions and metro lines
Type of contract: full-time paid internship (6 months) / Starting September 2026
Our team: A positive and open-minded international, flexible working environment within a team of like-minded professionals in Brussels;
Our offer: Hands-on experience in communication within European projects, work alongside experienced professionals on EU-funded projects in a supportive environment, an office near the EU institutions and metro lines
Interested? Apply directly
Interested? Apply directly on our website.
Applicants should have an EU citizenship or a valid work permit to apply.
GDPR
Arctik is committed to protecting your privacy. We will always keep your personal data safe and will aim to comply with applicable data protection legislation, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 and the Belgian Data Privacy Act of 8 December 1992 (FR/NL). We do not store CVs of rejected job applicants unless the individual has given us their consent.
Applicants should have an EU citizenship or a valid work permit to apply.
GDPR
Arctik is committed to protecting your privacy. We will always keep your personal data safe and will aim to comply with applicable data protection legislation, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 and the Belgian Data Privacy Act of 8 December 1992 (FR/NL). We do not store CVs of rejected job applicants unless the individual has given us their consent.
Over ons
Technopolis B.V. in Amsterdam is het Nederlandse kantoor van Technopolis Group, een internationaal bedrijf met meer dan 270 consultants in 12 kantoren verspreid over Europa, Afrika en Latijns-Amerika. Wij zijn een onafhankelijk en gespecialiseerd adviesbureau dat in eigendom is van onze medewerkers.
Wij werken voor (semi)publieke opdrachtgevers. Ons werk varieert van ondersteuning bij beleidsvoorbereiding en strategieontwikkeling tot beleidsevaluatie en effectbeoordeling. Opdrachten omvatten ook coördinatie van (internationale) netwerken en communicatie van resultaten aan deskundigen en een breder publiek. Op onze website vind je diverse projecten die wij hebben uitgevoerd.
Ons team in Amsterdam bestaat uit collega's met verschillende achtergronden en leeftijden. We hebben een gemeenschappelijke passie om bij te dragen aan het oplossen van maatschappelijke problemen en het versterken van de economie door ontwerp en implementatie van beleid te verbeteren. Onze expertise is breed en omvat diverse kwalitatieve en kwantitatieve onderzoeksmethoden. Thematisch hebben we, naast onze algemene focus op wetenschap, technologie en innovatie, ervaring op de terreinen groene economie, levenswetenschappen & gezondheid, digitale transformatie, hoger onderwijs, internationale samenwerking, ondernemerschap en regionaal beleid. Wij nemen nooit genoegen met kant-en-klare oplossingen, maar werken samen met onze klanten om tot een aanpak te komen die aansluit bij hun behoeften.