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Rud Pedersen UK

Research Executive

Hybrid

Brussels, Belgium

Internship

11-11-2025

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Monitoring Research Social Media

Job Specifications

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Applications are considered on a rolling basis
Bruxelles
On-site

Job Description

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs regularly offers opportunities for motivated trainees to join our growing Brussels public affairs consultancy for a 6-month, paid internship.

Our Brussels office opened in 2017, and we currently have a team of around 80 people across all of our business functions.

We offer the opportunity to work and grow in a fast-paced and energetic consultancy environment. Anyone joining will have the opportunity to develop within the Rud Pedersen team, working with our Brussels partners and the wider company.

The position

Responsibilities Generally Include

Following EU developments and undertaking initial research on policy issues on behalf of clients;
Supporting team with legislative, regulatory and press monitoring;
Helping to organize and execute events;
Taking an active role in client teams, suggesting improvements for servicing of clients with regards to research;
Participating at external events relevant to day-to-day work and seeking to build relationships with external actors at an appropriate level;
Building competence at undertaking public affairs tasks on behalf of clients.

Skills & Requirements

Our ideal candidates for this position will have the following profile:

Experience working with or in the EU institutions, national governments, consultancies, European Associations/Federations;
A good level of education in relevant fields – e.g. EU Affairs, IR, law, political science;
Interest and preferably some policy knowledge in the fields of environment and energy; Technology; Industry; Finance or Agriculture & Food.
An enthusiasm for conducting public affairs and communications in all its forms, from direct outreach to social media engagement;
Interest in helping to organise and manage events;
Full professional proficiency in English, with working knowledge of another EU official language;

Only candidates eligible to work in an EU member state can be considered.

Great Place to Work

Work with the best political minds in the industry
International company with room to grow
A culture of excellence
Challenging, yet dynamic work environment
High responsibility, even in junior positions
Open dialogue among colleagues of all levels
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About the Company

Rud Pedersen is one of Europe’s leading public affairs and strategic communications groups, with over 500 employees in 19 cities across Europe. Rud Pedersen provides clear advice and practical support for organisations engaged in public discourse, to assist them in achieving their strategic objectives in a complex world. Clients range from major international corporates to local start-ups, public bodies and business associations, helping to navigate policy and regulation, reputation, issues and crises, marketing and recruitm... Know more