Intern in the Communication Department, Outreach Division

Rome | Frascati

  • Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
  • Location: Rome | Frascati
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: 2025-11-30

Intern in the Communication Department, Outreach Division

Job Requisition ID:  19866
Date Posted:  1 November 2025
Closing Date:  30 November 2025 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication:  External Only
Type of Contract Intern
Directorate:  al's Services
Workplace: 

Frascati, IT

 

Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy  

Our team and mission

The Outreach Division ensures the deployment of the ESA brand across the Agency as well as the coordination of public and media relations activities across ESA establishments and Member States while overseeing the Department’s budget and manpower resources, its key performance indicators, its quality and risk management processes, internal policies, administration, service level agreements and workflow process.

 

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: AI based Digital Content Development

 

Reporting directly to the Head of the Outreach Division of the ESA Communication Department, you will support the development of content for the Department’s Metabox (https://www.metaboxhologram.com)

You will, in particular, focus on proposing a development plan of a whole new range of promotional products through the Metabox (for example ESA merchandising) by using new technologies such as AI tools to develop new ways of presenting products within the Metabox.

As such, you will analyse and propose adequate software/tools to be used (e.g. https://higgsfield.ai) to develop graphics and videos, in particular, short promotional videos and/or animation in 3D on different topics using the Metabox as a support.
In addition, you will also analyse the present Digital Human interface (within the Metabox) and propose plans for future development and improvement.

Within this context, you will have to liaise with the different concerned services and offices to propose the development of new ideas and correct ESA branding compliance.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

 

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Knowledge and background in AI for digital communication and 3D animation is an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. 

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

 

Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. 

 

Nationality 

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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