Requirements

• Several months of experience as a freelancer or working student in the media field
• Interest in boulevard reporting, fast news, and strong headlines
• Proficiency in social media and a secure writing style for online and mobile articles (SEO, viral, multimedia)
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

• Learn targeted reporting in text, photo, and video formats for news, celebrities, royals, and TV
• Produce fast news, viral stories, interviews, and concert reports
• Identify and prioritize topics of interest based on digital metrics
• Participate in strategic expansion projects
• Learn journalistic skills through close supervision and external/internal seminars

Benefits

• Well-equipped workspace in a central location (Berlin, Essen, or Hamburg)
• Practical journalism projects and external practical phases
• Networking opportunities with experienced editors and fellow Volontariat candidates
• Participation in individual coachings, workshops, and (online) trainings through the FUNKE Academy
• Agile team, open feedback culture, and a supportive work environment
• Fitness and health benefits, including access to various fitness studios and personalized consultations
• Corporate benefits portal with attractive discounts and subscriptions