PR editor traineeship

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What does a trainee do in the Press Editing department at the University of Kassel?

As a volunteer, you will help to publicize the University of Kassel. You will write press releases about exciting research projects and other interesting facts about the university, maintain the university website, shoot videos or create other content for social media and write and photograph for the university magazine publik.

When does the PR traineeship at the University of Kassel begin and where does it take place?

The traineeship usually starts in the fall - but it is worth keeping an eye out for current vacancies. The practical training takes place in the Press and Public Relations Department of the University Administration at Holländischer Platz.

You will also complete two training courses and an external internship, which you can choose yourself - for example at a radio station or PR agency.

You should have a university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent), demonstrable previous journalistic experience, good communication skills, a convincing manner and enjoy working with new media.

Good foreign language skills, software and online skills (layout, image editing, content management systems, social media) are desirable, knowledge of the processes within a German university is an advantage.

As a volunteer, you will work in the Communications, Press and Public Relations department of the university administration, which participates in the flexitime scheme. This means that you can work flexibly - within a given framework and in consultation with your supervisor.

As a trainee, you will be part of the press office. The training follows a training plan that covers all the main areas of responsibility and is discussed with you regularly. You will have a fixed contact person who will manage your training and be available at all times.

You will also complete a journalistic internship in an external practical phase. You will also attend two courses at the Akademie der Bayerischen Presse.

As a trainee, you will not attend a vocational school, but inter-company courses at the Akademie der Bayerischen Presse in Munich or Kulmbach.

Please refer to the advertisement for information on payment.

For the traineeship, you need to be quick on the uptake, have a good feel for language and also have a talent for organization. Are you passionate about researching facts and creating texts and other content? Then a traineeship in the press office is a good choice for you.

Interview with Vanessa, PR trainee at the University of Kassel

What do you deal with during your traineeship?

I deal with everything that makes up the university: teaching and studying, research in all academic areas, committee work, events, staff topics and much more. That is the content of university communication. My personal focus is on everything to do with science: identifying interesting new research and preparing it for different target groups.

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Vanessa in conversation

Why did you choose an apprenticeship and this one in particular?

At a university, there are a variety of topics that need to be prepared for different target groups: the media and citizens of the region and beyond, employees, cooperation partners from industry and civil society, students and young people interested in studying. Through targeted communication with all these groups, I can significantly develop my skills.

What else would you like to pass on to others?

The University of Kassel has a broad range of press and public relations activities, so that a volunteer can work as part of the team in all areas and can also set personal priorities in consultation. The support is close-knit and the work in the team is extremely appreciative.

Lisa-Maxine Klein receives the Claudia Hohmann Prize 2024

Lisa-Maxine Klein has received the Claudia Hohmann Prize 2024, an award for young journalists. She received the award for an article in our university magazine publik. This is the third time that a trainee has received an award for an article in publik. In issue 4/23, the volunteer reported on the "Fit like Hercules" project - a free exercise program for primary school children, which is scientifically monitored by the Institute of Sports Science.

Application period

Please inform yourself about current tenders at https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/universitaet/stellenangebote

Ask yourself beforehand whether you ...

  • have always been curious.
  • have a lot of creativity.
  • are communicative.

or whether you ...

  • don't like approaching people.
  • speak and write German badly.
  • are not interested in science.

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