Internship in Employer Branding (Arbeitgebermarketing) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (f/m/d) 80 - 100%
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Job description
Hitachi Energy published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Mannheim, Germany.
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Description provided by Hitachi Energy
Would you like to help shape the employer brand of a global energy technology company? Join our Employer Branding team and support exciting initiatives across the DACH region while collaborating closely with colleagues across EMEA. In this role, you will contribute creative ideas to attract top talent, strengthen our presence at universities and events, and bring our employer brand to life across digital and in-person channels. You will work with stakeholders from Talent Acquisition, Communications, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic international environment. Supported by a dedicated mentor, you will develop your skills, take ownership of meaningful projects, and grow your professional network while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Event Management: Support the research, planning, and execution of internal and external career and onboarding events in Mannheim and across the DACH region
- Campaigns and Strategy: Assist in planning, coordinating, and analyzing recruitment campaigns and the implementation of our employer branding strategy together with HR Business Partners and stakeholders across the EMEA region
- University Relations: Contribute to building and maintaining successful partnerships with universities and other talent attraction partner organizations
- Digital Marketing: Support the implementation of our branding strategy by creating and managing company profiles on existing and new recruitment and career fair platforms
- Employee Advocacy: Coordinate communication and activities within our brand ambassador network and become an active brand ambassador yourself, both online and at events
- Social Media: Create social media posts and templates for Hitachi Energy and our brand ambassadors
- Branding and Marketing Materials: Support the creation of new branding assets and the enhancement of existing marketing materials, while assisting with the selection and ordering of merchandise products
- Currently pursuing a degree in Employer Branding, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Human Resources, or a related field
- Little or no previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, or Digital Marketing, with a strong motivation to learn and develop in these areas
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an enthusiasm for working with people in a dynamic and multicultural environment
- A creative and collaborative mindset, combined with a willingness to take ownership of projects and events
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and effectively manage priorities, combined with a genuine passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion that is reflected in everyday actions and interactions
- Excellent written and spoken German and English skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders across the DACH and EMEA regions
- Benefit from an individualized onboarding experience designed to support your success from day one
- Become part of a local Early Career community while collaborating with an international Employer Branding team across the EMEA region
- Enjoy flexible working hours that can be adapted to your academic schedule
- Take advantage of a hybrid working model, combining time in our modern office with remote work opportunities
Working student essentials
What this HR internship in Mannheim means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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