Traineeship to become a PR editor

You should have a university degree (master's or comparable), demonstrable previous journalistic experience, strong 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 be assigned to the Communications, Press and Public Relations Office of the university administration, which participates in the flexitime system. This means that you can organize your work flexibly within a given framework and in consultation with your superiors.

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

You will also complete a journalistic internship during an external practical phase. You will also attend two courses at the Academy of the Bavarian Press.

As a trainee, you do not attend a vocational school, but rather inter-company courses at the Academy of the Bavarian Press in Munich or Kulmbach.

A monthly training allowance is paid analogous to the remuneration of candidates for the higher civil service.

For the traineeship you need a quick grasp, a good feeling for languages and also organizational talent. 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.