General Information
Type of contract
Traineeship
Who can apply?
EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme
Grant
The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)
Working time
Full time
Place of work
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Closing date
11.05.2026
Your team
You will be part of the Multimedia team in the Design and Digital Division within the Directorate General Communications. Our Division is responsible for the ECB’s digital communications, including website development, design and content, publications and visual communications.
As a trainee in the Multimedia team, you will support the audiovisual aspects of the ECB’s communications. The team brings together colleagues with strong creative skills and a wide range of expertise, including in photography, videography, visual media editing and podcasting. Team members work closely with stakeholders and coordinate audiovisual projects from initial concept and drafting through to final delivery. You will collaborate with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds, benefiting from a variety of perspectives and approaches. You will also work closely with others in our Directorate General as part of cross-divisional teams handling strategic communication projects or urgent tasks.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.
Your role
As a trainee in the Multimedia team you will:
- support the preparation, coordination and organisation of events involving the Multimedia team;
- develop multimedia products by planning, drafting, producing and editing content, either as stand alone initiatives or as part of broader communications campaigns or events;
- help to produce audiovisual materials such as photos, videos, podcasts and live broadcasts;
- propose innovative and creative ideas to further enhance the ECB’s visual communications;
- foster collaboration and learning by seeking and sharing advice or expertise whenever appropriate;
- establish and maintain close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a liaison between them and contracted external production agencies;
- participate in meetings related to the projects you are involved in.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic environment and gain experience across a broad range of communications topics. Your activities will range from office-based support tasks to on-site production, providing opportunities for hands-on experience in the multimedia profession. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.
Qualifications, experience and skills
Essential:
- a bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, media, public relations, photography, graphic design or similar (other fields will also be considered if combined with relevant qualifications);
- a clear understanding of the ECB’s mission, tasks and responsibilities, as well as a broad understanding of the European Union;
- some experience in at least two of the following: photography, videography and podcast production;
- basic post-production skills, including the ability to process raw audiovisual material using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro or similar post-production software;
- a good knowledge of the Windows and Mac operating systems and Adobe Creative Cloud products;
- a good knowledge of the MS Office package;
- an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired:
- some experience in producing audiovisual products for publication on social media and/or other online platforms;
- some exposure to the typical production work carried out in a production or broadcast studio, using lighting, audio set-ups, broadcast cameras and stage set-ups;
- an awareness of the communications strategies of leading private and public institutions;
- experience working or studying in an international environment.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.
Further information
Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.
Application and selection process
The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
In your application, you will be asked to provide examples of your work in photography, videography or podcasting. Samples of your work should be available through publicly accessible URLs (i.e. hyperlinks to social media, online portfolios, file-sharing platforms or online articles). Please provide the links to these examples in the “Further information” section of your application, mentioning your specific role in any collaborative works.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.
