Intern in the Communication Department, Outreach Division, Member States Outreach Office

Location
ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany  

The ESA Member States Outreach Office is responsible for all media and public relations between the European Space Agency and its member states.

The team, based at ESA ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany focuses on Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic.

They work with governments, the press and the general public to inform and educate about all of our space activities, from astronauts to asteroids, Earth observation to satellites flying to Jupiter. 

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: 

Topic of the internship: Digital content for international audiences

How do we engage with our target audiences? How can we use the available platforms to better reach out and communicate with them?

By working and learning with the professional team in ESA ESOC, you will develop your understanding and expertise in creating modern communication channels, aligned with the launch of ESA's brand new portal.

You will learn how organisations develop and deploy integrated communications tools to ensure the delivery of a coherent message in a multilingual environment.

Your tasks will include investigating ways in which new articles and information sheets can be more readily accessible by the wider public, through the new ESA content management system.

It will also involve fact checking and researching, working on translation checks and, depending on your profile, contributing to the development of new audiovisual content for distribution. 

Within a dynamic and friendly team, you will discover the methods behind corporate communication, including targeted political messaging as well as engaging stories designed for audiences of all ages.

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

You must be a university student, preferably studying at master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Due to the nature of this position, native-level proficiency in German is mandatory.

Knowledge of Polish and/or Czech language is an asset.

Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. 

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at 

Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. 

Nationality 

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).