European Affairs - Legal Internship at EMMA EMMA - European Magazine Media Association

The European Magazine Media Association (EMMA) is a non-profit organization representing over 15,000 magazine publishers throughout Europe publishing over 50,000 titles in Europe, reaching on average 80% of European adults. 300 million Europeans read magazines on a regular, consistent basis. More information is available at www.magazinemedia.eu.
EMMA is offering an unpaid internship at its offices in Brussels for 3-6 months (there is a small allowance for accommodation and public transport). Deadline for applications 29 September 2013.
This internship will be of benefit particularly for anyone who seeks professional experience related to lobbying in a European, membership-based organisation.
Duties:
The internship offers the possibility to learn about the work of EMMA, especially its advocacy and communication actions in Brussels. It consists of support and assistance in the following areas:

•  Monitor legislative and non-legislative activity, detect key issues and analyse its impact on the European magazine publishing industry
•  Supporting EMMA’s public affairs work
•  Research and background work to support the overall activities of EMMA
•  Support EMMA’s administration and organisational work, such as preparing meetings with EMMA members

Requirements:
Knowledge of the EU Institutions, including decision-making procedures, as well as EU law

•  An excellent team-player, with an interest in media policy in the EU context
•  Excellent English language skills and very good written and verbal communication skills
•  Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database).
•  Self-motivated, well organized and able to work efficiently

EMMA internships are only open to candidates registered at a University/school/institute, as a contract must be signed between EMMA and the student's home university. Please note that this is a compulsory condition; applications that do not match this criterion will not be short-listed.
How to apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to Max von Abendroth, Executive Director of EMMA to the following email address: intern@magazinemedia.eu.
Subject heading: Application Intern + your name
Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.
DEADLINE: Sunday 29 September 2013