CV and cover letter to be sent to gwenaelle.walter@embrc.eu (deadline: 3 November 2025)

Duration: 6 months
Start date: Immediately
Level of study: Bachelor’s (3rd year) or Master’s (1st/2nd year) in Communication, Marketing or equivalent
Working language: English
Location: Paris
Hybrid: 1 day of telework per week
Compensation: 4,35€/hour

About EMBRC

EMBRC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre) is a European Research Infrastructure that studies marine biology and ecology. We work with partners to accelerate knowledge of marine biodiversity through research and ocean exploration so we can advance scientific innovation, and promote the sustainable use of marine resources.

EMBRC’s Headquarters are based in France (Paris), and coordinates administrative, scientific, and communication activities across 10 European member countries, the European Commission, and numerous EU-funded projects.

About the role

EMBRC’s Communications Unit is seeking an Intern to support the organisation’s communication. The candidate will work with the Communications Officer to help create communications in line with the strategy. This position offers a diverse and hands-on experience, typical of a small, non-profit association operating in a complex European and scientific environment.

The role requires strong interest in scientific topics and especially marine biodiversity studies, as well as the ability to work in English in a multicultural and international setting.

Main responsibilities

Digital communication

Social media

• Bring support for planning and publishing content across channels through campaigns development and/or special operations
• Design visual assets in line with the brand guidelines (proficiency with Adobe Suite is required)
• Help draft social content (in English) for our main channels (LinkedIn, BlueSky, X)
• Monitor the social platforms and help develop community engagement

Content Creation & Website Management

• Help draft webpages to showcase news, events, trainings, projects and other editorial content in line with the strategy
• Produce short videos (experience with video editing softwares is required)
• Upload and update content in the CMS (articles, events, etc.)
• Participate in developing changes and improvements on the website with the Communications Officer and the web agency

Branding

• Support the development and creation of promotional materials (e.g. merchandising, flyers, posters, banners, marketing assets etc.)
• Help create design briefs and liaise with external sub-contractors

Performance monitoring

• Collect performance data
• Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of communications results
• Help prepare communications reportings

Candidate Profile

Technical skills

• Prerequisite: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Prerequisite: Video editing skills, very good command of video editing softwares (basic level or above)
• Prerequisite: Excellent written and spoken English with good writing and storytelling skills
• Very good understanting of social media writing, scheduling and publishing
• Good command of Office tools, particularly Excel would be an asset

Soft skills

• Prerequisite: Creative, with a good artistic eye
• Prerequisite: Excellent written and spoken English with very good storytelling writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent skills and knowledge of the digital communication ecosystem
• Intellectual curiosity, particularly for scientific and environmental topics
• Strong organisational skills, autonomy, and attention to detail
• Interest in non-profit organisations and sustainable development topics
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural context

The intern will receive close support and supervision, while being encouraged to take initiative and contribute actively to the team’s strategic discussions.