POLITICO Pro Business Trainee (Brussels)

Company: POLITICO

POLITICO– a pioneering and growing media company that covers politics, policy and personalities in Europe –is looking for a motivated and proactive graduate to join a 6-month traineeship program focused on business development and sales.

Through a comprehensive, on-the-job learning path, you will join and support the POLITICO Pro sales team in our Brussels headquarters and help expand our growing business in Europe in close collaboration with colleagues based in London, Paris and Berlin.

This program is designed to teach you how to ensure a high-quality sales and business development cycle in the media industry. This is an exciting opportunity to start an international career that can lead you to a variety of specialties, including business, sales, advertising and beyond.

About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, Berlin, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

POLITICO Pro is the premium B2B policy news subscription service for organizations seeking exclusive and reliable news and intelligence on politics and policy in Europe – all accessible within the ultimate customizable platform. Learn more about POLITICO Pro.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences, Communications, Business Administration, Commercial studies, Psychology, and other related fields
• Sharp interest for analysis & research, entrepreneurial spirit
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Communication & Presentation skills
• Interest in EU Affairs and politics
• High proficiency in English and at least one other EU language
• Self-starter initiative with agility and time management skills to balance between multiple projects

What We Offer

• 6-month paid traineeship
• High-quality, tailored training program in an international environment
• Appealing work-life balance scheme
• Exposure and trainings to other areas of POLITICO’s business: Events, Marketing, Newsroom, Data and more
• Mentoring to help and support you during your first work experience
• Access to POLITICO products and events
• Friendly environment and encouraging colleagues
• Free access to our L&D channels and other company initiatives
• Final recognition certificate
• Plenty of professional growth!

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send CV and a cover letter in English using the Apply button below. Please note that we will only consider complete applications. For questions, please reach out to recruitment@politico.eu.

Deadline to submit applications: 10/02/2025 (EOB)

Location: Brussels
Employment level: Full-time
Type of role: Trainee