Content & Communications Intern

Internship (3/5 or 4/5  - starting March)

StartLab.Brussels is looking for a Content & Communications Intern to support the marketing and communications team during a key transition period. You will mainly contribute to social media management, the redesign and implementation of the newsletter strategy, while supporting day-to-day communication activities.

Your Mission

As Content & Communications Intern, you will support the operational implementation of StartLab’s communication activities, working closely with the Content & Communications Officer and the Communications & External Relations Manager.
Your role will focus primarily on social media and newsletter strategy — while contributing to the overall consistency and visibility of StartLab’s communication.

Key Responsibilities

1. Social Media Management (40%)

In close collaboration with the Content & Communications Officer.

• Support the management of StartLab’s social media accounts (LinkedIn and Instagram).

• Actively contribute to the social media strategy, including proposing and co-defining the editorial calendar

• Plan, write, edit and publish content in line with the editorial calendar.

• Create engaging copy and assist with visual content creation (Canva, short videos, templates).

• Monitor performance and engagement through existing monthly reporting templates, and suggest content optimisations

• Ensure consistency in tone of voice, messaging and branding.
  
  

2. Newsletter Strategy & Implementation (30%)

• Contribute to redefining StartLab’s newsletter strategy (target audiences, objectives, frequency, formats).

• Clean, organise and segment the existing newsletter database.

• Conduct a basic benchmark of newsletter tools and market practices.

• Write, format and send newsletters

• Create and implement a new reporting template for newsletters and track monthly performance indicators (open rates, click rates).

• Propose improvements based on analytics and audience engagement.
  
  

3. Communication, Reporting & Content Support (30%)

• Support content creation for communication campaigns, programs and events.

• Assist with updating online content when needed (website, announcements, internal communications).

• Contribute to bi-annual reporting for key funders, including detailed reports on StartLab’s activities and results.

• Provide general support to the communications team depending on ongoing priorities.
  
  

• Student in communication, marketing, digital media, journalism or a related field.

• Strong interest in social media, content creation, digital communication, and reporting.

• Excellent writing skills in English; good knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a strong plus.

• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented.

• Creative, curious and eager to learn.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.

• Interest in entrepreneurship and innovation is a plus.

• Familiarity with Canva, Capcut, social media tools or newsletter platforms is an asset.

The selection process will include the following steps:

• Pre-selection: February 16–20

• Interviews: February 23–27

  • One interview round, including a short practical case related to content creation and communication

• Final decision: Candidate selected by February 27

The selected intern is expected to start on March 9.