The European Central Bank has launched: Traineeship in People Engagement and Communications

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General Information

Type of contract Traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 29.04.2026

Your team

You will be part of the People Engagement and Communications team in the HR Digitalisation and Employee Relations Division of the Directorate General Human Resources. Our Division is responsible for stakeholder and staff relations, people communications and engagement, legal and data protection oversight, HR systems and analytics development, and major HR transformation, including digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) enablement and workforce management.

In your role as trainee, you will be part of a team responsible for shaping and delivering internal communication related to people, culture and organisational topics at the ECB. We design and implement communication strategies on organisational change, leadership communication, employee experience, campaigns and events using a range of formats and channels.

We work closely with senior management, Directorate General Communications and other business areas across the ECB to ensure that communication supports organisational priorities, enhances staff engagement and fosters a shared understanding of people topics, related change and transformation. We also lead work on organisational culture, including the ECB staff survey, from the design of the questionnaire to the delivery of the results, the analysis of engagement data and the translation of insights into actionable recommendations.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As a trainee you will:

• gain hands-on experience in strategic communication in an international environment;
• learn how the ECB works internally and how communication shapes decision-making and organisational alignment;
• work directly with senior leaders and prepare materials for all internal audiences, from the Executive Board to managers and staff;
• build on your writing, storytelling, analytical and presentation skills;
• advance your skills in producing and editing videos, infographics and other visual content, and apply them to creating communication materials for internal channels on people related topics;
• learn to translate complex information into clear messaging and visually engaging content;
• develop the ability to think strategically and creatively, keeping the big picture in mind while delivering concrete outputs;
• take ownership of tasks and progressively contribute ideas for communication strategies, campaigns and events;
• learn to use AI tools critically and responsibly as part of modern communication workflows.

This traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to learn how communication supports organisational culture, leadership and transformation within a complex European institution and will expose you to a broad range of communication, organisational and analytical topics. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens. 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

• a bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, business administration, social and organisational psychology, political science, management, economics or another relevant field;
• knowledge, interest and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: internal and corporate communications, employee engagement, strategic messaging, organisational culture, change and transformation communication, project management, data supported storytelling;
• English writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and structure information effectively;
• experience in producing audiovisual or visual communication content, such as videos, infographics, posters and presentations;
• the ability to translate complex or technical topics into accessible and engaging content;
• excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel;
• an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Desired:

• experience in producing communication deliverables (presentations, briefs, executive summaries, reports);
• experience with design and video-making tools, e.g. Canva, Clipchamp, Adobe Creative Suite, or a willingness to learn;
• familiarity with survey design, data analysis or data visualisation; 
• an ability to extract meaningful insights from data;
• experience of working in complex or international environments with multiple stakeholders.

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. The position is expected to start around 1 September 2026.

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to Kathrin Aldema-Bolz on +49 (0)69 1344 6701 between 12:00 and 13:30 CET on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a pre-recorded video interview in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – an online interview and a remote written exercise.

Further information on how to apply is available on our website.

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

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Internships take place at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium – an exciting city that serves as a meeting point for many European and other international organisations, and a hub of activity and networking for young professionals.

The NATO Internship Programme offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the NATO community while gaining six months of valuable work experience and a greater knowledge of the inner workings of the Alliance!

General Information

Type of contract Traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 13.04.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Board and Media Section of the Language Services Division in the Directorate General Communications. Language Services provides translation, editing, proofreading and language technology and terminology services in all EU languages, as well as offering advice on linguistic matters. 

In your role as trainee English Editor/Translator, you will be part of a team editing, proofreading and translating a wide range of texts for both expert audiences and the general public. Our work includes speeches, interviews, press releases, social media posts and regular publications, as well as content for the ECB’s website aimed at making its work accessible to non-expert readers. You will also work closely with others in our Directorate General as part of cross-divisional teams handling strategic communication projects or urgent tasks. 

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As a trainee Editor/Translator you will:

• edit and proofread ECB materials in the fields of central banking and banking supervision which have been drafted in English by native and non-native speakers, correcting errors of grammar, consistency and style, and ensuring a high-quality product tailored to the target audience;
• edit website content and social media posts for the general public;
• contribute to clear writing initiatives, the ECB’s English Style Guide and the provision of linguistic and drafting advice; 
• occasionally produce translations from one or more official EU languages into English of materials in the fields of banking supervision and central banking.

The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to gain insight into the work of a language services division in an EU institution and to use state-of-the-art language technology tools. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens. 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential: 

• a bachelor’s degree or higher in modern languages or translation;
• experience in copy-editing and proofreading English texts, including content for websites, social media and blogs, either as part of a degree course or in a professional context;
• the ability to translate from at least one official EU language into English;
• a good knowledge of the MS Office package including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• a C2 (native speaker-standard) command of English and a C1 (advanced) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Desired: 

• a master’s degree (completed or in the final stages of completion) in modern languages or translation;
• a C1 (advanced) command of other official EU languages, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• familiarity with using computer-assisted translation tools and an interest in machine translation and language technology;
• an interest in financial and economic affairs.

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to Peter Wilkinson on +49 (0)174 3086493 between 14:00 and 15:00 CET on Thursday, 9 April.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a remote written exercise in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – an online interview. 

Further information on how to apply is available on our website.

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

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The European Central Bank has launched: PhD Traineeship in the Market-based Finance Division
 

General Information

Type of contract PhD traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €2,120 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 01.04.2026