Communication, Press & PR

About Lotto Cycling Team

Lotto Cycling Team is one of the most iconic cycling teams in the international peloton. With our long-standing tradition, strong Belgian roots and international ambitions, we work every day to achieve sporting success while building a close-knit community around our fans, partners, and Captains of Cycling.

Why this internship?

As an intern, you’ll get the unique chance to experience life behind the scenes of a professional cycling team. You’ll discover what communication, press and PR mean in the world of elite sports, while having the freedom to put your own creative ideas into practice. We are looking for someone who is proactive, thrives on teamwork, and is eager to use their talent to engage fans through our social media channels and strengthen relationships with journalists.

Your role as an intern

During your internship, you will be part of Lotto Cycling Team’s press and communications department. You will support in:

• Press: following the races of our different squads (men’s, women’s, and development team), liaising with journalists on-site or from the office, processing interview requests, attending interviews, and writing press releases for distribution across a wide media network. Monitoring weekly press coverage.
• Communication: contributing to the team’s internal and external communication, writing website content, supporting the newsletter, keeping fans updated on race results and events. Assisting in the execution of race activations and campaigns.
• Social media: developing concepts for our social media channels, creating content for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, and finding engaging stories to boost interaction.

Who are we looking for?

• Final-year student in communication, journalism or a related field.
• Strong affinity with sports, and cycling in particular.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch, French and English.
• Social media savvy and up to date with the latest trends.
• Creative, proactive and comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Flexible and willing to work not only during office hours but also on weekends when races, events or interviews take place.
• Curious, eager to learn, and a true team player.

What can you expect?

• A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional sports organisation.
• Plenty of room for personal development, implementing your own ideas, and taking initiative on race days.
• A dynamic and inspiring work environment within a WorldTour cycling team.

Period and location

• Start date: February 2026
• Duration: minimum 12 weeks
• Location: Lotto Cycling Team Service Course (Afschrijverslaan 1, 9140 Temse, Belgium), with occasional on-site work during races.