Communications Trainee

Position description

ChargeUp Europe is the voice of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry. EV charging is an innovative, fast-evolving, dynamic sector, at the forefront of the green and digital transition. Our growing membership stands for an EV charging infrastructure roll-out that starts from the consumer needs, makes EV driving convenient across borders, and promotes an open-market model supported by open standards and protocols.

Function

ChargeUp Europe is looking for a driven, enthusiastic junior professional for the position of Communications Trainee. The trainee will assist the ChargeUp Europe team in all communications activities and projects, including (but not limited to) helping with planning and executing events, supporting the delivery of our communications workplan, and developing content for our social media channels, while servicing members’ needs. This position will offer an opportunity to develop a broad range of communications skills, both through direct experience and by exposure to a network of seasoned communications professionals from the membership.

Expected tasks

1. Social media & communications outreach:

• Creating engaging social media content – both short and long-form – primarily for LinkedIn, ensuring alignment with ChargeUp Europe’s visual identity;
• Designing clear, meaningful data visualisations and infographics to distil complex information into accessible content;
• Proactive outreach to stakeholders (e.g. podcast guests and hosts) and support in coordinating activities related to campaigns, podcasts and thematic series;
• Assisting in drafting written content for social media channels and the ChargeUp Europe website, as well as internal communication tasks and content-creation.

2. Ad-hoc assistance to the Communications Coordinator:

• Providing administrative and communication support, including document formatting, research, and external communications where needed;
• Offering ad-hoc assistance in communicating with members and handling day-to-day matters;
• Collecting, synthesising and analysing information from diverse sources, including data gathering, stakeholder mapping and rapid review of reports to extract key insights.

3. Creative thinking & content development:

• Contributing fresh, creative ideas to support communications, events and stakeholder engagement;
• Helping to develop concepts, visuals and messaging for campaigns, events and other formats;
• Keeping the ChargeUp Europe website up to date;
• Draft the ChargeUp Europe quarterly newsletter.

4. Logistical support for events:

• Providing logistical support for online and onsite events (webinars, workshops, presentations), including links, invitations and communication kits.

5. Service to the members:

• Responding to communications-related requests from ChargeUp Europe members and supporting member-facing activities.

Please note that this list is non-exhaustive, and other tasks may be performed under this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications or other relevant field;
• A basic understanding of the European policy landscape and EU institutions;
• Excellent writing skills in English;
• Interest in e-mobility;
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Experience in writing for social media, particularly LinkedIn;
• Experience with Canva.

Application instructions

Interested candidates should send their application in English by 2 November 2026 COB at the latest to [email protected], mentioning “Communications trainee” in the subject line.

Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis: applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the search will be stopped once a suitable candidate has been identified.

The application should include:

• a CV;
• a cover letter, not written by AI. The cover should not be a repetition of your resume, but a document of maximum 2 pages covering the 4 questions below:
  • What is your motivation for joining ChargeUp Europe;
  • Tell us about a piece of content you made (post, video, newsletter, flyer…) that didn't land the way you hoped. What do you think went wrong, and what would you change? (Include a link or screenshot.);
  • Find an organization similar to ours that does communications better. Show us one example and explain why it works;
  • Pick one of our Linkedln posts from the 4 weeks. What would you keep, and what would you have done differently?
• a selection of 3 writing examples, preferably across channels/formats;
• a canva visual you developed.

Please note that ChargeUp Europe will not consider applications that are not complete.

ChargeUp Europe values diversity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Please note that applicants must be authorised to work in the EU. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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