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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Marketing Communications Apprentice

Brand & Creative MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Cologne, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • By the start of the apprenticeship, have completed a university of applied sciences entrance qualification or higher education entrance qualification, such as from a Gymnasium, business school, or higher commercial school, with at least good grades in German and English.
  • Have basic knowledge of office software such as Microsoft Office.
  • Have initial knowledge of graphics or design software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or Illustrator.
  • Fluent German language skills at C1 level or higher, spoken and written.
  • Interest in media, moving images, and the internet; initial practical experience in television, media, or advertising agencies is helpful but not required.
  • Be organized, maintain oversight in stressful situations, have a good grasp of numbers, and demonstrate engagement, reliability, and schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Support marketing activities for a portfolio of brands, advertising opportunities, and technologies, including B2B communication and cross-channel storytelling.
  • Work on corporate identity and communication measures for B2B brands.
  • Support B2B marketing implementation, including preparing presentations, digital banner campaigns and social cards, and editing short videos for B2B content.
  • Contribute to developing communication concepts and learn to work across offline, live, and digital channels.
  • Learn about marketing and design measures, concept development, creative production, and media planning.
  • Learn to develop, organize, and monitor creative work processes.
  • Coordinate independently with colleagues in other business areas and external service providers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of web design and video editing, including Premiere.

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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