Funded Traineeship in Political, Press & Information – EU Delegation El Salvador

About the role

The EU Delegation to El Salvador offers a funded traineeship of up to six months in the Political, Press & Information Section, starting tentatively in November 2026. The role supports communication and public‑diplomacy activities, focusing on increasing EU visibility through creative digital storytelling.

Key responsibilities

• Support communication and public‑diplomacy activities of the EU Delegation in El Salvador, focusing on increasing EU visibility through creative storytelling.
• Create engaging digital content for social‑media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X) to boost audience engagement.
• Produce high‑quality photo and video coverage of meetings, field visits, cultural events and conferences.
• Assist in planning and organising public‑diplomacy events such as festivals, exhibitions, Europe Month and Europe Day celebrations.
• Draft communication materials, newsletters, press releases and social‑media captions.
• Monitor social‑media trends and metrics to propose new initiatives.

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, public diplomacy and storytelling.

Required skills

• Photography and video editing.
• Social‑media content creation for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and X.
• Graphic‑design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or similar).

What we offer

• A funded traineeship with a monthly grant to cover living expenses for up to six months.
• Opportunity to work in a diplomatic environment and gain experience in EU external relations.