Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea                            
The deadline for submitting applications is 20/09/2023
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the Republic of Korea?

               
We offer:
A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea, starting in November  2023.
The PPI Section contributes to the work of the Delegation by:

• monitoring, analysing and reporting regularly to Headquarters on internal and regional political developments, foreign policy and other policy areas including climate change and human rights;
• Maintaining contact with all relevant counterparts in order to report on these developments and promote the EU's positions; 
• Providing support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles; 
• Coordinating EU Members States' joint positions and actions; 
• Organising public diplomacy events, cultural events, creating social media contents, monitoring and managing the feedback on social media to raise the visibility of the EU and its Delegation's work; 
• And carrying out press, information and communication activities.

Main tasks:

• Research and analysis of information;
• Attend, organise and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences with a view to drafting reports and promoting visibility;
• Support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up action;
• Provide support to the members of the PPI section in their daily activities, under the supervision of the Head of Section;
• Assist the Press and Information Officer in support of PR and media activities, inter alia on social media (Instagram, Facebook and X ex-Twitter);
• Draft press digests and information bulletins;
• Support the Delegation on other administrative, logistical and operational tasks.

We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:

• Good knowledge of Korean is essential
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1 level - Proficient user) is required
• In addition, a profound interest in Public Relations activities is required. Skills and experiences such as in online content publishing, photography, graphic designs, Photoshop, filming and editing will be an added asset.