PR editor traineeship

During the apprenticeship, an apprenticeship stipend equal to 50% of pay grade 13 under the TV-H collective bargaining agreement is provided.

As an intern, you’ll be part of the Communications and Marketing Department team. There, you’ll work under a flex-time schedule, which—in consultation with the team—gives you the freedom to take initiative and plan your own schedule. Your working hours are typically between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

In your day-to-day work, you’ll be part of the Communications and Marketing Department and gain insight into the diverse tasks involved in university communications. You’ll learn to write content tailored to specific audiences and will draft, among other things, press releases, articles for the university magazine “publik,” and content for the university’s website. In doing so, you’ll adapt topics from research and academia for different target audiences.

In addition, you’ll work closely with our social media manager and support communications on the university’s social media channels. You’ll develop social media posts and produce your own videos.

You’ll also gain insights into event management and assist with the planning and execution of press conferences and events. Responding to press inquiries is also part of your responsibilities and will provide you with valuable experience in working with media representatives.

In addition, you’ll gain practical experience in photography and have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of marketing.

• As part of the inter-company training program, you’ll attend two seminars at the Bavarian Press Academy in Munich. Each seminar lasts one workweek and teaches you the fundamentals of public relations (PR).
• There, you’ll gain theoretical knowledge that you can apply specifically to your day-to-day work. Seminar topics include writing press releases, planning communication strategies, and successfully creating social media posts.
• The content is designed to be practical and tailored to the demands of your day-to-day work.

After completing your internship, you will have gained a wide range of practical experience in communications. This will prepare you well to pursue a career in press and public relations or related communications fields, such as university communications, press offices, agencies, or editorial departments.
The internship provides you with a broad foundation for various career development opportunities in the field of communications.