General benefits for all Members

Opportunity to gain experience in a thriving and developing team: The EST was founded in 2010 and has been growing over the years. We now have more than 100 members from a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds.

A Global Network: The EST is your chance to work closely with an international team of Ambassadors, writers, researchers, editors and creatives from both European and non-European countries, and to form connections based on your common interests.

Skills: Volunteering for the EST will shape and develop a variety of skills, from your ability to communicate in a team and organise around differing commitments, to strengthening your understanding of events’ management, the different publications and writing styles through our training workshops. 

CV and Recommendation Letter: The EST will look great to an employer, demonstrating a passionate interest in shaping policy and the world around it, and a sustained understanding of international and European affairs! We are more than happy to provide a recommendation letter for our contributors once they finish their terms with us.

Applications for Editor-in-Chief 2024-2025 OPEN

Are you passionate about Europe? Do you have a high command of the English language and an eye for detail? Then you are in luck because the EST is currently looking for a new Editor-in-Chief!

As Editor-in-Chief of the EST, you will be responsible for reviewing the EST’s publications, as well as engaging with other EST departments, including the International Office, the Working Groups and the Communications Team. The Editor-in-Chief also oversees the publishing of the peer-reviewed European Policy Review journal, the annual European Policy Prize, and collaborating with the organisation’s Academic Advisory Board. With the support of your Deputy Editors-in-Chief, you will have the capacity to excel in all your responsibilities and guarantee a smooth running of the Editorial Office. This role will demand 8-10 hours per week.

Requirements

  • Excellent command of editing and writing skills in the English language
  • Be knowledgeable about a wide range of European affairs
  • Strong leadership and work ethic
  • Effective communication skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Possess a vision for the EST
  • Commitment to the EST’s values

Application process

You can submit your application by filling out the form you can find here. You will have to answer some questions specific and upload your CV (max. 2 pages) in PDF format. 

Optional but an asset: provide examples of previous projects or experience in communications (website design samples, graphic samples or videos samples)

The Call for Applications will be open until 3rd of August (23:59 CEST). Applications will be screened on a rolling basis, so you can be contacted for an interview between the end of July and August 2024. If we find suitable candidates before the deadline, the EST reserves the right to close the call earlier. 

Expected start date is August 2024.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact editorinchief@esthinktank.com  

Note: All positions are voluntary and unpaid, and are open to ALL students and young professionals. In order to become a member please take into consideration that there is a membership fee of 5€ to help cover the administrative costs of the organisation.