Are you passionate about shaping EU digital policy alongside industry leaders and policymakers?
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA), the association representing the voice of Europe’s foremost tech companies, invites enthusiastic individuals to apply for a dynamic Policy Internship position. This role offers not only invaluable experience in EU digital policy, but also great exposure among the leading European tech companies.
About the European Tech Alliance (EUTA)
EUTA represents 30 leading European tech companies across 16 countries, serving over 500 million global users. As advocates for innovation and European values, we are dedicated to influencing policies that impact our continent’s tech landscape.
What you will do
- Support Strategic Initiatives: Assist in developing EUTA’s policy positions through collaboration with member companies and stakeholders.
- Policy development: Contribute to the creation and distribution of policy papers and advocacy materials.
- Networking and representation: Build relationships within EU institutions and the broader stakeholder community.
- Event coordination: Organise and participate in public events and forums related to digital policy.
- Policy communication: Assist and implement EUTA’s policy communication.
Qualifications
- Experience: Prior internship in EU institutions, governments or EU affairs.
- Educational Background: University degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, European Law, or related fields.
- Knowledge: Understanding of EU institutions, legislative processes, as well as tech industry and digital policy issues/challenges.
- Communication: Excellent English language skills with a knack for policy writing.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders and work effectively in a small team environment.
What We Offer
- 6 month internship, starting as soon as possible.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop your experience in public policy and become a digital policy expert.
- Work Environment: Supportive culture that fosters both personal and professional development.
- Compensation: Competitive internship salary, plus benefits such as meal vouchers.
Application Details
Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter and a one-page CV to info@eutechalliance.eu by July 15, 2024, with the subject line “Policy Intern.”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to welcoming driven individuals who share our commitment to European tech excellence.
About the European Tech Alliance
EUTA represents leading European tech companies that provide innovative products and services to 500 million users. Our 30 EUTA member companies from 16 European countries are popular and have earned the trust of consumers. As companies born and bred in Europe, for whom the EU is a crucial market, we have a deep commitment to European citizens and values.
With the right conditions, our companies can strengthen Europe’s resilience and technological autonomy, protect and empower users online, and promote Europe’s values of transparency, rule of law and innovation to the rest of the world.
The EUTA calls for boosting Europe’s tech competitiveness by having an ambitious EU tech strategy to overcome growth obstacles, making a political commitment to clear, targeted and risk-based rules, and enforcing rules consistently to match the globalised market we are in.
