Communication Manager Trainee

Are you a final-year student or recent graduate in communications or marketing? 
Are you based in Budapest with excellent English skills? 
Are you reading this in your best presenter voice? 

Then we might just be looking for you! 

 

Europa Media Geonardo Group (EMG) is on the hunt for a motivated Communication Trainee to join our amazing, incredible, and extremely humble Communication and Design Team! 

Join us to work on creative, international projects that make a difference! 
This is a 6-month, full-time, paid internship starting as soon as possible. 

 

About EMG 

 

We are a group of SMEs working on EU-funded research and innovation projects, along with training and capacity building in EU project development and management. Backed by over 25 years of hands-on experience, we mix practical EU project expertise with a strong reputation for delivering training courses across Europe. 

Your Mission (should you choose to accept it) 

You'll work alongside our Comms and Project Managers to support internal and external communication for EU-funded projects. Tasks include: 

  • Creating and scheduling content for social media, writing newsletters, blog posts, and video scripts 

  • Editing visuals and creating basic designs (Apologies to our fellow Designers. Canva lovers, this one’s for you!) 

  • Helping to develop content calendars 

  • Supporting project managers with research, data collection, and writing 

  • Assisting in the planning and rollout of communication strategies 

Bonus tasks, depending on your interest and capacity: 

  • Contribute to communication reports or project deliverables 

  • Help write project proposals for future EU funding 

  • Learn the magic of EU project management from our seasoned team 

 

What We’re Looking For 

 

  • Proactive, creative, and well-organised mindset 

  • Multitasking wizardry 🧙‍♀️ 

  • Social media and content creation experience 

  • An eye (and interest) for design and digital media 

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills 

  • Familiarity with Canva or willingness to learn 

  • Confident with MS Office 

  • Based in Hungary with the legal right to work here (we cannot sponsor visas) 

   Extra sparkle if you have: 

  • Experience or interest in EU projects (especially Horizon Europe) 

  • Understanding of EU funding systems 

  • Additional language skills 

  • Fluency in memes and GIFs  

 

What We Offer 

 

  • Paid traineeship based on your skills and experience (500-900 EUR gross) 

  • Work on international, impact-driven projects 

  • Learn EU project management and EU policies firsthand 

  • A beautiful riverside office at Graphisoft Park, Budapest 

  • A fun, diverse, and collaborative team 

  • Currently piloting a 4-day working week (!) 

 

When & Where 

 

  • Start date: As soon as possible 

  • Duration: 6 months 

  • Location: Graphisoft Park, Budapest 

  • Full-time preferred, but part-time is negotiable 

 

How to Apply 

 

If this sounds like your kind of gig, send your application to e-mail address with the subject line “EMG Trainee”. Include: 

  • A cover letter telling us why you’re excited about the position and how your skills match the role 

  • Your CV 

 Deadline to apply: 20 June 2025 

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

 

Dealing with EU projects is highly rewarding when you acknowledge the impact you make on society. With our courses and support, we want to make sure organisations across the world fully focus on creating societal benefits, without getting lost in administrative, management and financial headaches and EU red tape

By Gabriella Lovász, Managing Director