_*Communications & Digital Marketing Intern*_

*Location:* Etterbeek & Schuman, Brussels

*Schedule:* Part-time, 20 to 30 hours/week, flexible and open to discussion

*Working arrangement:* Hybrid, approximately 2 days on-site and 3 days remote, with the possibility of up to 4 remote days depending on the schedule and tasks

*Start date:* Mid-October 2026 or as soon as possible

*Internship framework:* *_UNPAID - University internship only, either funded through your university/programme or completed for academic credits_*

*About us:* An independent optical business in Brussels, currently operating two optical shops in Etterbeek and Schuman, close to the European institutions. As we prepare for the opening of our third location, we are looking for a Communications & Digital Marketing Intern to help us build our digital presence from the ground up. Until now, our focus has mainly been on our physical shops and customers. We are now looking for someone creative, proactive and independent who can help us develop a strong and consistent online presence and prepare the communications and marketing around our expansion.

*What you will do* This is a hands-on internship where you will have the opportunity to help shape our communications and digital marketing from the beginning.

*Your tasks may include:*

* Creating and developing our presence on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn

* Creating a social media strategy and content calendar

* Producing engaging content for social media, including photos, short videos, Reels, TikToks, Stories and posts

* Creating content around eyewear, optical services, new collections, the shops and our team

* Developing ideas to grow our online audience and build an engaged local community

* Helping define the visual identity, tone of voice and overall style of our social media channels

* Planning and scheduling regular content across platforms

* Supporting community management and engagement with followers

* Identifying relevant trends and adapting them to our business and audience

* Updating and maintaining our website, including information, images, news and products

* Helping improve our local online visibility

* Supporting the development of a broader digital marketing strategy

* Preparing the communications and marketing campaign for the opening of our third optical shop

* Creating promotional materials and digital content for launches, events and special offers

* Monitoring basic social media and website performance and suggesting improvements

* Researching competitors, local audiences and communication trends in the optical and retail sectors

* Bringing your own ideas and proposing new ways to increase our visibility in Brussels

* Who we are looking for

We are looking for a student in Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business, Media, Public Relations or a related field.

*You would be a good fit if you:*

* Are creative and enjoy developing content and new ideas

* Are comfortable using social media platforms, especially Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn

* Have an interest in digital marketing, branding and content creation

* Can work independently and take ownership of your projects

* Are proactive and comfortable starting something from scratch

* Have good organisational and communication skills

* Are comfortable creating simple visual and video content

* Can manage your time independently in a hybrid working environment

* Are interested in fashion, eyewear, retail or lifestyle communication

* Experience with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Meta Business Suite, WordPress or similar platforms is an advantage, but we are also open to students who are motivated to learn.

*What we offer*

* You will have significant creative freedom and the opportunity to build a brand's digital presence from the beginning rather than simply maintaining an existing social media account.

* You will work directly with the business owner and have the opportunity to see the impact of your work in real time. You will also contribute to an important growth period for the business, including the preparation and launch of our third location.The internship is hybrid and flexible. We expect approximately two days per week in our Brussels locations, with the remaining days possible remotely. Depending on your university requirements, schedule and ongoing projects, up to four remote days per week can be discussed.

This internship is UNPAID and available only within a recognised university internship framework, either for academic credits or where funding/financial support is provided through the student's university or programme.

How to apply Please send us:

Your CV

A short introduction explaining why you are interested in the internship

If available, examples of social media, content, design, photography, video or other communications work you have created

Start: Mid-October 2026 or as soon as possible.

We are looking for a student in Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business, Media, Public Relations or a related field.

*You would be a good fit if you:*

* Are creative and enjoy developing content and new ideas

* Are comfortable using social media platforms, especially Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn

* Have an interest in digital marketing, branding and content creation

* Can work independently and take ownership of your projects

* Are proactive and comfortable starting something from scratch

* Have good organisational and communication skills

* Are comfortable creating simple visual and video content

* Can manage your time independently in a hybrid working environment

* Are interested in fashion, eyewear, retail or lifestyle communication

* Experience with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Meta Business Suite, WordPress or similar platforms is an advantage, but we are also open to students who are motivated to learn.

*What we offer*

* You will have significant creative freedom and the opportunity to build a brand's digital presence from the beginning rather than simply maintaining an existing social media account.

* You will work directly with the business owner and have the opportunity to see the impact of your work in real time. You will also contribute to an important growth period for the business, including the preparation and launch of our third location.The internship is hybrid and flexible. We expect approximately two days per week in our Brussels locations, with the remaining days possible remotely. Depending on your university requirements, schedule and ongoing projects, up to four remote days per week can be discussed.

This internship is UNPAID and available only within a recognised university internship framework, either for academic credits or where funding/financial support is provided through the student's university or programme.

How to apply Please send us:

Your CV

A short introduction explaining why you are interested in the internship

If available, examples of social media, content, design, photography, video or other communications work you have created

Start: Mid-October 2026 or as soon as possible.