Funded Traineeship in Political, Press & Information Section

About the role

The EU Delegation to El Salvador offers a funded traineeship of up to six months for recent graduates interested in international relations, diplomatic work and public diplomacy.

Key responsibilities

• Support communication and public diplomacy activities, creating engaging digital content for Instagram, Facebook, X and other channels.
• Produce high‑quality photos and dynamic videos during meetings, field visits, cultural events and conferences.
• Assist in planning, organising and promoting public diplomacy events such as festivals, exhibitions, Europe Month and Europe Day celebrations.
• Develop creative formats – podcasts, radio collaborations, interactive content and strategic partnerships – to reach younger audiences.
• Draft communication materials, social‑media captions, newsletters, press releases and promotional texts.
• Monitor social‑media trends and engagement metrics, proposing new initiatives to improve the Delegation’s online presence.

Required profile

• University degree in communications, journalism, audiovisual production, marketing, graphic design, public relations, international relations or a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Less than one year of professional experience after graduation.
• Strong interest in digital communication, storytelling and European affairs.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.
• Experience in photography and video editing (e.g., CapCut or comparable software).
• Ability to create social‑media content and understand current audience‑engagement strategies.

What we offer

• A monthly grant to cover living expenses during the traineeship.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic diplomatic environment and gain hands‑on experience in EU public diplomacy.