Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Startup Genome is looking for a detail-oriented, efficient, and driven candidate for the role of Communications Intern. The candidate will be a part of Startup Genome’s Content, PR, and Events teams, supporting production and launch of the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2027, the world’s most comprehensive and widely-cited research on startup ecosystems. As a Communications Intern, you’ll contribute directly to this flagship publication, giving you the opportunity to produce visible, high-impact work that reaches governments, media, and innovation leaders worldwide.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Update report content with data-driven elements that showcase the strength of startup ecosystems around the world
• Assist in building visual storytelling tools, such as slide decks and other media, helping transform complex data into clear, engaging narratives
• Assist in report-related website updates, social media content development, and other content-related projects as needed
• Contribute to the development of digital assets, including charts, graphics, and other visual elements
• Support the creation of media-ready content, including assembling press assets and contributing to PR materials
• Research logistics for our launch event to help the team plan smooth and effective on-the-ground engagements
• Work cross-functionally with the content, PR, Events, Data Science, and senior management teams to support additional tasks as needed
• Maintain quality control standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings

REQUIREMENTS

• An internship must be a compulsory part of your curriculum (Pflichtpraktikum)
• Enrolled student (immatrikuliert) in Communications, Business Studies, Data Science, or a related field preferred
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desire to learn from a team of global startup ecosystem experts
• Excellent team player
• Native-level written and verbal communication skills in English
• High proficiency in Google Workspace and AI tools
• Experience with data storytelling and visualization tools preferred

QUICK FACTS

• Position: Communications Intern
• Location: Remote, with preference for Berlin, Germany
• Duration: 6-month mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum) from February 2026 - August 2026 (40 hours/week). Working hours could vary and could be flexible depending on the candidate’s university schedule.
• Monthly stipend of €500, including benefits like Deutschlandticket, Urban Sports (gym membership).

ABOUT STARTUP GENOME

Startup Genome is the world-leading innovation ecosystem development organization, having worked with 200+ clients across six continents in 80+ countries to date. We work to catalyze startup success and ecosystem growth and ensure that all cities and countries capture their fair share of the new economy. Startup Genome strategy clients grew their ecosystem values 59% faster than peers (41% vs. 25%). On average, Startup Genome clients produced $1.4 billion per year more in ecosystem value from an average starting point of $9.2 billion. Our evidence-based ecosystem research, advisory, and scaleup programs are rooted in global experience with the world’s largest AI-curated startup dataset and proprietary instruments developed from over a decade of primary research.