Requirements

• Prior journalistic experience through internships or freelance work
• Completed university studies or vocational training, preferably in the field of economics
• Strong interest in economic, social, and local topics
• High affinity for digital and social media
• Excellent writing skills with an understanding of online and mobile article design (SEO, viral, multimedia)
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

• Complete a two-year crossmedia training program to become a professional business journalist
• Learn the journalistic craft from A to Z, including researching, producing, publishing, and optimizing content for digital channels
• Work with experienced journalists who will provide intensive training and support
• Participate in e-learnings and workshops from ProContent and Hamburg Media School
• Take part in exciting journalistic practice projects and internal and external practical phases

Benefits

• Flexibility in terms of start date, part-time models, or mobile work
• First-class training with media professionals at the ProContent Academy and in DeepDives at the Hamburg Media School
• Valuable mentoring from media mentors who will provide regular feedback and support
• Networking opportunities with experienced editors and fellow trainees at FUNKE events
• Individual opportunities for advancement within the entire FUNKE media group