Public Affairs Trainee

As an intern with RPP Group, you will work in a dynamic atmosphere and deal with a variety of subjects relating to health, the healthcare system, innovation, energy, social affairs, employment, sustainable development and industrial issues.

As part of a team on a human scale, you will play a full part in the firm's activities and will be fully integrated into the project management teams. You will need to show initiative and be a team player. You will also be required to work in English with colleagues in other offices.

An interest in the sector, politics and interest representation is a prerequisite. Initial experience in these areas would be a plus.

Think you've got what it takes? Then apply now!

Activities and tasks shall include:

• Carrying out daily monitoring and various research tasks on political developments in France and possibly in Europe, particularly in the above-mentioned sectors.
• Attending and reporting on events, colloquia and conferences.
• Analysing and circulating information to team members on subjects relevant to current or developing projects.
• Carrying out media and social network monitoring, and participating in social network engagement or press relations for certain clients.
• Supporting the development of project-related documents (in coordination with our visual and digital team).
• Actively participate in the organisation of meetings and events.

The candidate should fulfill at least one of the following criteria:

• Good understanding of the political world and the public policy development process in France and Europe.
• Rigour, autonomy, responsibility and proactivity.
• Excellent organisational skills and professionalism in managing tasks.
• Ability to adapt to the workload according to priorities and to be involved in several subjects at the same time.
• Ability to work well in a team and to interact with a variety of people (both internal and external).
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Experience and/or fluency in managing social networks or press relations preferred.
• Good command of the Office pack (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• 5 years' higher education - Student in political science, law, economics or public health, with a specialization in public affairs (end-of-study internship).
• Initial experience in a professional environment (consultancy, company, association, parliament or other institution) or in an election campaign would be appreciated.

• You'll be working on meaningful projects with added social value.
• You will be part of a fast-growing company, where you can contribute your own ideas and identity.
• You will benefit from an entrepreneurial spirit shared within RPP, with the opportunity to pursue promising initiatives.
• You will be able to take part in mentoring programmes and regular appraisals to support your medium and long-term professional development at RPP.
• Attention is paid to work-life balance and many initiatives are in place to support our employees' well-being at work.
  We regularly organise team-building activities (international seminars, after-work events, etc.).
• You will work as part of an international team and in cooperation with all RPP offices.
• You will have the opportunity to improve and build your skills with colleagues experienced in public affairs.
• You will be able to take part in regular training programmes to acquire and refine your skills.
  Development opportunities can be rapid and significant (vertical and horizontal).

Send your application including CV (French) and covering letter (French and English) to recruiting_paris@rpp-group.com with the subject ‘Stage affaires publiques Paris’. Only complete applications including all the documents requested will be considered.