FERA is looking for a Communications and Public Affairs Intern!
28 May 2026
FERA is looking for a motivated Communications and Public Affairs Intern to join its small and dynamic team in Brussels.
Founded in 1980, FERA (Federation of European Screen Directors) serves as the independent voice of European screen directors in Brussels. Bringing together 46 member organisations from 31 countries, it represents over 20,000 active directors across film, television, and streaming, recognised as primary audiovisual authors. FERA advocates for their cultural, creative, and economic interests at both national and EU levels.
Tasks (non-exhaustive list)
Public Affairs
— Monitor policy developments relevant to FERA’s political priorities
— Attend and take notes at European Parliament committee meetings, Council meetings, and sector-related events
— Conduct research on relevant policy and industry topics
Communications
— Support the team in managing FERA’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram)
— Assist with the preparation and distribution of newsletters
— Support the team in managing and updating the website
— Monitor the industry’s trade press and prepare weekly press reviews
Administration, events and logistics
— Support the team with event organisation and logistics coordination
— Carry out general administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the office
Requirements
— Fluency in English; any other European language is considered an asset
— University degree in communications, European affairs, or related fields is preferred
— Strong interest in digital communications
— Familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp, LinkedIn and Instagram is considered an asset
— Good understanding of the European Union decision-making process is a plus
— Strong interest in European cinema and the audiovisual sector
Internship details
— Start date: from 1 September (flexible and to be agreed upon), latest start date 14/09
— Duration: 6 months, full-time
— Holidays: Office closed for the Christmas period and Belgian bank holidays
— Location: Brussels, with possibility of home-working a few days/week
— The intern must have the right to work in Belgium
— University agreement required
— Please note that this internship is unpaid; however, students and recent graduates may be eligible for Erasmus+ grants
Please send your cover letter and CV to office@filmdirectors.eu by 21 June, stating “FERA Internship” in the subject line. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as of 22 June.
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