Working Student Modern Politics (m/w/d)

Role brief

General Information StoryMachine was founded in 2017 in Berlin and is considered one of the most distinguished independent communications agencies in Germany. With a team of former editors-in-chief, PR experts, strategists, and creatives, we communicate for our clients across all common platforms. Our clients include international, publicly listed companies, medium-sized family businesses, political parties, associations, venture capitals, family offices, and public institutions from Germany and abroad. StoryMachine handles communicative positioning in Germany, crisis communication, product and brand communication, reputation management, litigation PR, and supports comprehensive transformation processes. StoryMachine is owned by founders Kai Diekmann and Philipp Jessen, Uwe Nickl, CEO Christian Stenzel, and Michael Paustian. About the Position As a working student in Modern Politics, you will directly support the Head of Modern Politics and his team in developing and implementing integrated communication strategies for clients from politics and public affairs. You will gain deep insights into political communications consulting at the highest level and will take on independent substantive tasks from the start. Your Tasks ➡️ Research & Analysis – You support research and analysis of current political topics, debates, and relevant stakeholders as a foundation for communication strategies. ➡️ Content Development – You help develop communication content, key messages, and formats for social media and traditional PR measures. ➡️ Media Monitoring – You take on monitoring of media and social media coverage and prepare results for the team. ➡️ Appointment and Meeting Preparation – You support the preparation and follow-up of appointments with key clients as well as internal team meetings. ➡️ Presentations & Materials – You contribute to the creation of presentations, strategy papers, and client materials. ➡️ Administrative Support – You handle administrative and organizational tasks in the daily operations of the Modern Politics team. What You Bring ✅ Ongoing Studies – You are an enrolled student, ideally in political science, communication science, public affairs, or a comparable field of study. ✅ Political Interest – You are interested in politics, current societal debates, and political Berlin. ✅ Digital Competence – You are proficient with MS Office and have experience with social media platforms. ✅ Structured Working Style – You work independently and in a structured manner and handle sensitive information discreetly. ✅ Team Spirit – You enjoy working with others and approach people openly. ✅ Strong Communication – You convince with clear, friendly communication – both written and verbal – and bring a positive presence. ✅ Language Proficiency – You speak and write fluent German (C2/native level) and have at least good English skills. Why StoryMachine ⭐ Network & Community – Whether at our weekly team lunch, regular events, or through internal networks: you will find connection and genuine relationships with us. ⭐ Knowledge & Development – Our internal free Academy offers relevant further training that will advance you professionally and personally. ⭐ Personal Development – You receive responsibility and tasks from the start that challenge and support your growth. ⭐ Feedback Culture – Regular conversations and constructive dialogue on equal footing are part of our culture. ⭐ Team Spirit – A warm, diverse team, weekly lunches & shared events strengthen our community. ✉️ Let's talk! Just send us your CV [Auto-translated from German]