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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

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Live Events & Stage ProductionPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeCologne, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed technical degree, vocational training as a Mediengestalter Bild und Ton, or comparable training with relevant professional experience.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in outside broadcasting, ideally in sports production, and solid knowledge of audio and media technology.
  • Ability to control and monitor multiple processes simultaneously.
  • Clear communication, teamwork, willingness to learn, and resilience in dynamic live situations.
  • Ability to work independently and in a solution-oriented manner, making quick, well-founded decisions under time pressure.
  • Strong interest in live productions and current events and sports production.
  • Very good German language skills (C1) and good English language skills (at least B1).
  • Availability for shift work, weekends, and public holidays, with flexibility in scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Switch internal and external signal sources and signal paths, route signals, and operate various receiving and transmission systems, including signal analysis and signal processing, together with technicians.
  • Build complex switching and communication structures.
  • Coordinate closely with the departments and editorial teams involved and ensure smooth communication during production.
  • Monitor and control transmission paths and signals.
  • Check applications and systems and perform maintenance.
  • Operate and configure live production and streaming software for daily operations and events.

About the Company

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835

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