Job Description

The internship is set to begin in December 2025 or January 2026 and will last for a duration of 12 months.

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential--and excitement for the journey ahead.

Microsoft is looking for a Strategic Relations Coordinator (intern) to support their Brussels-based European Government Affairs team. We are looking for a dynamic candidate with strong analytical and communications skills, along with an open, collaborative, creative and results-oriented mindset, as well as a passion for policy, politics and technology and the role of business in society. The position is offered as a 12-months internship contract.

The purpose of the Microsoft European Government Affairs organization is to build relationships and strengthen our dialogue with European stakeholders, in support of the European digital and broader policy agenda. The Strategic Relations team leads on Microsoft's relations with EU institutions and on several horizontal campaigns, including on competitiveness, transatlantic relations and digital resilience.

At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You'll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic planning: stakeholder mapping to build relationships with stakeholders in the EU institutions in identified key areas of policy cooperation. Supporting coordination of high-level political engagements and Microsoft executive level visits. Political and policy analysis: monitor, analyze and report on emerging public policy issues in agreed areas with a focus on AI, cloud, competitiveness, trade or transatlantic relations, among others. Attend relevant external events and provide summaries/analyses. Research and writing: support campaigning and senior staff with relevant research, by editing documents or developing support materials (e.g., briefing documents, conference support, decks, talking points). Support in organization of meetings and events.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications

Recent Graduate in a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or PhD in Political Science, Law, Business, History, Communications, Marketing, Media or related field You must be legally authorised to work in Belgium to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit). Full professional proficiency in English (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications

A strong interest in European and international politics and technology. Knowledge of European institutions, governance, and networks. Experience with CRM tools or other hands-on experience with technology platforms is a significant advantage. Project management, planning, organizational, networking and communication skills. Ability to work well in a changing environment, and to prioritise competing demands on time, while ensuring deadlines are met. Adaptable team-player with a positive and friendly mindset.


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