Social Media Trainee

Employer: ALDE Party
Employment type: Internship/Traineeship
Organisation type: Political Parties & Movements
Areas: Communication & Marketing
Issue areas: Democracy & Governance, Media & Communication
Salary: EUR 1,200-1,200 monthly

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The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party (ALDE Party) is the European political party bringing together parties with common liberal and democratic ideas from more than 40 European countries. Its role is to strengthen the liberal movement throughout Europe, define a common political vision and communicate it effectively to European citizens.

The Brussels-based Secretariat of the ALDE Party supports the activities of the party, organises its meetings, manages its external communication and facilitates European policy development and networking amongst liberal parties.

To support the work of our Communication Unit, we are now seeking a Brussels-based Social Media Trainee.

Responsibilities
Assist in and support the planning, creating and scheduling of social media content to a range of platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube)
Help maintain an active online presence by engaging with our supporters and other key stakeholders
Follow and report on key trends on different social media platforms
Track and record relevant digital analytics and metrics
Help maintain the ALDE Party website with relevant content updates
Support the production of our weekly newsletter

Must Have
Demonstrated experience in managing social media accounts and creating content
Experience in using social media management tools
Interest and experience in planning and using audio-visual communication (videos, graphics)
Experience in writing and proofreading
Knowledge of web management tools
Native-level English and great attention to detail

Nice to have
Knowledge of communications within European institutions/politics an affinity with liberal values are considered an asset

The candidate should be available for a period of 6 months, for full-time employment at our Brussels office starting in Autumn 2026.

The ALDE Party is a registered European political party and its staff is working in the frame of employee contracts submitted to Belgian Law. The trainee will be offered a Convention d’immersion professionnelle (Trainee contract under Belgian law, remunerated with 1,200 EUR per month).

To apply, please click the Apply Now button on this page, where you can upload your CV and cover letter. The deadline for applications is 13 September at 23:59.