Trainee - Events & Communications

Job Details

Trainee - 6 months 

Events & Communications 

Verian - Brussels

About Verian

At Verian we provide evidence, insights and advisory services to inspire the next generation of public policy and programmes. We work at the intersection of data, technology, and human understanding.

With a team of 850 experts across 15 countries, we provide evidence-based advisory services to governments, regulators, and international bodies such as the UN, the World Bank, and European Institutions.

Our Brussels-based team specialises in delivering high-impact solutions across the entire policy lifecycle.

About the role

Verian is looking for a proactive trainee to support the delivery of online events, hybrid meetings and in‑person conferences, and to contribute to broader communications and dissemination activities that promote project results and increase stakeholder awareness.

What you’ll do

Events

• Support end‑to‑end event delivery: timelines, agendas, invitations, reminders, speaker coordination and follow‑up materials.

• Help prepare delivery assets (run‑of‑show/facilitation plan, holding slides) and support interactive tools such as Q&A / Sli.do.
• Assist with hybrid/in‑person logistics (administrative coordination and arrangements such as venue/logistics, travel, accommodation, catering where relevant).

Communications & marketing

• Draft and edit communication products to promote project outputs: press releases, newsletters/updates, web copy and short stakeholder briefs.
• Draft short, story-led articles for the Verian website
• Create social media posts (key messages, takeaways, calls‑to‑action) and help keep tone/visual direction consistent.
• Support internal communication materials

What we’re looking for

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, Journalism, Media, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail and good organisation.
• Interest in communications, stakeholder engagement and events, and motivation to turn project work into clear, engaging content.
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) and content/design tools (e.g., Canva, Mural).
• Genuine interest in public policies, public opinion and the European Union.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); another European language is an asset.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a proactive, ownership mindset.
• Able to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Nice-to-have: basic photo + video skills (photography and simple video editing for social media assets).

What else we offer
This is a six-month paid traineeship based in Brussels, offering a monthly allowance of €1,300 plus meal vouchers and public transport. The internship is full-time and provides hands-on experience in events and communications within a dynamic, international environment.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and strongly support workplace inclusion.

Verian is an equal-opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Ready to make an impact? Join Verian and help build high-performing teams! 

How to Apply 

If you’re passionate about turning data into insights that impact society, we’d love to hear from you!  

Apply online today, and if your profile matches, we’ll be in touch for an initial exploratory interview. 

We will evaluate your application within two weeks after the job ad closes. If your qualifications are a match, you will be invited to have an initial interview to discuss your experience and motivation further.

Learn more about us at veriangroup.com