1 year ago

(Online-) Volontariat - WESTFALENPOST (m/w/d)


FUNKE is seeking candidates for a two-year (Online-) Volontariat at WESTFALENPOST in Hagen. The role involves working in regional local editorial teams, as well as the Berlin central editorial team and online editorial team. The candidate will gain experience in researching, producing, and optimizing content for digital channels, with the opportunity to specialize in areas such as business, local journalism, or social media. The position offers flexibility in terms of start date, working arrangements, and the possibility of future career opportunities within the FUNKE Mediengruppe.
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Publisher: FUNKE
Location: Hagen (DE)
Published on: 14 Jul 2023

Role: Project ManagementEducation: Bachelor's DegreeExperience: Entry LevelWork Arrangement: HybridEmployment: Full-time

Job parameters


Requirements

  • First journalistic experience through internships or freelance work
  • Completed university studies or vocational training
  • Strong affinity for digital and social media
  • Good sense for graphic and visual presentation of topics
  • Familiarity with local stories, politics, and economics

Responsibilities

  • Start a two-year cross-media Volontariat as a Redakteur*in
  • Gain valuable insights into regional local editorial teams, the Berlin central editorial team, and the online editorial team
  • Learn the journalistic craft from A to Z, including researching, producing, publishing, and optimizing content for digital channels
  • Work closely with experienced journalists who will provide intensive training and support
  • Choose a specialization based on individual interests, such as business, local journalism, or social media
  • Participate in E-Learnings and workshops offered by ProContent and Hamburg Media School

Benefits

  • Flexibility in terms of start date, part-time models, and remote work
  • First-class training with media professionals at the ProContent Academy and Hamburg Media School
  • Mentoring from media industry mentors with regular feedback sessions
  • Exciting journalistic projects and internal and external practical phases
  • Networking opportunities with experienced editors and fellow Volontariat colleagues at FUNKE events
  • Potential career opportunities within the FUNKE Mediengruppe