Location: EuropeActive Headquarters, Brussels (Hybrid)
Contract: University internship agreement or paid Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) contract
Compensation: €1,200 per month under a CIP contract
Duration: Six months
Starting date: September/October 2026
About EuropeActive
EuropeActive is the leading not-for-profit organisation representing Europe’s health, fitness and physical activity sector. Based in Brussels, we bring together national associations, fitness operators, suppliers, education providers, training organisations and strategic partners. Collectively, the sector serves more than 75 million consumers through over 67,000 facilities and generates more than €39 billion in annual revenue.
Our mission is to get More People, More Active, More Often by addressing physical inactivity and supporting a professional, innovative and sustainable sector.
EuropeActive delivers this mission through four connected pillars:
- Advocacy: representing the sector and contributing to European sport, health and employment policy.
- Standards & Education: advancing professional standards through the European Fitness Sector Qualifications Framework, EREPS and FITcert®.
- Research & Knowledge: producing industry-leading research, including the annual European Health & Fitness Market Report, consumer insights and benchmark studies.
- Events & Community: bringing the sector together through flagship events, networking and knowledge exchange.
The Role
EuropeActive is looking for a motivated and creative Communications Intern to join its Brussels-based team for six months.
The intern will primarily support communications for EREPS, the European Register of Exercise Professionals, helping to strengthen its digital presence and engagement with exercise professionals, education providers and partners.
You will also support EuropeActive’s wider communications channels, website, newsletter, Highlights magazine and events. This internship offers practical experience across content creation, digital communications, publishing and event support within an international European association.
Key Responsibilities
EREPS and Digital Communications
- Create and schedule written and visual content for EREPS social media and digital channels.
- Support communications promoting professional registration, education, career development and professional standards.
- Identify relevant stories, updates and topics for the EREPS community.
- Help maintain a consistent tone of voice and visual identity.
EuropeActive Content and Publications
- Support content creation for EuropeActive’s social media and digital channels.
- Contribute to the EuropeActive newsletter and Highlights magazine by gathering content, drafting short texts and proofreading.
- Create visuals, presentations, short videos and other communications materials.
- Adapt content for different platforms and audiences.
Website and Event Support
- Update content across the EREPS and EuropeActive websites, including news, resources and event information.
- Review website pages to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
- Support communications for EuropeActive events, including webpages, speaker announcements, programme updates and social media content.
- Provide on-site communications support where required.
Monitoring and Team Support
- Monitor social media, website and newsletter performance.
- Support communications planning, reporting and content calendars.
- Work closely with the Communications Officer, Communications Manager and colleagues across EuropeActive.
What You Bring
Essential
- You are currently enrolled in a university programme and able to provide an internship agreement, or you are eligible for a CIP contract in Belgium.
- You have a strong interest in communications, digital marketing, public relations or content creation.
- You have excellent written and spoken English.
- You can write clearly and adapt content for different audiences.
- You are organised, reliable and attentive to detail.
- You are comfortable working independently and as part of an international team.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools.
- Experience with social media, email marketing or website-management platforms.
- Basic photography or video-editing skills.
- An interest in fitness, physical activity, professional education or European affairs.
- Additional European languages.
What We Offer
- Practical communications experience within a leading European association.
- Exposure to EREPS, EuropeActive’s publications, digital channels and events.
- Guidance and professional development from an experienced communications team.
- An international and collaborative working environment.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Meal vouchers.
- €50 per month towards transport costs.
- A company laptop.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A short motivation letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
- Examples of communications, writing, social media or design work, where available
- Confirmation of whether you are applying through a university internship agreement or a CIP contract
Applicants must already have the right to undertake an internship in Belgium.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 30 August 2026
