Funded Traineeship in Political Communication at EU Delegation

About the role

The EU Delegation in Costa Rica offers a funded traineeship of up to six months within the Political, Press and Information Section. The position provides practical exposure to EU external action, diplomatic work, and political communication.

Key responsibilities

• Support political reporting, coordination with Member States, and public diplomacy activities.
• Contribute to press statements, social media content, event organisation, and speech writing.
• Assist in creating audio‑visual material for political communication campaigns.
• Monitor press and information in Costa Rica and help organise outreach and cultural events.

Required profile

• Young graduate (≤1 year professional experience) with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Citizen of Costa Rica, an EU Member State, or a country with an EU accession agreement.
• No more than six weeks of prior experience in EU institutions.

Required skills

• Strong written and oral communication in English (additional languages a plus).
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and audio‑visual content creation.

What we offer

• Monthly grant to cover living expenses.
• Mentoring and supervision by a dedicated trainee supervisor.