Student Assistant Multimedia Journalism

Introduction

Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, we work toward a world without hunger. Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long-term solutions that improve the living conditions for the most vulnerable people. We change and shape food systems, we are locally-led and globally connected. As an impact-oriented and human-centered organization, we use innovation, evidence and data-informed decision-making to continuously improve our work and contribute to #Zero Hunger.

Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!

Your responsibilities

• You support the management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of our global photo and video database as well as our Brand Portal.
• You collaborate with colleagues from our country offices to plan, coordinate, and provide visual content for our global communications.
• You independently research photographers and videographers from around the world.
• You review, assess, and curate photo and video content, selecting the most suitable assets for different target audiences and communication channels.
• You independently write captions and short accompanying texts for photo and video stories.

Your profile

• You are currently enrolled at a university, ideally in a degree program in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• You have a passion for photography, visual storytelling, and videography, and ideally have gained some initial practical experience in these areas.
• You have a strong understanding of visual communication and know how to effectively select, curate, and use photos and videos for different audiences and communication purposes.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and have some experience working with photo databases and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• You write short texts, captions, and other editorial content with accuracy, clarity, and a strong sense of style.
• Ideally, you have gained some initial editorial experience, preferably in the context of international development, humanitarian aid, or international cooperation.
• You are well organized, reliable, and able to work independently, while also thriving as a collaborative team player.
• You are fluent in English and have good German Proficiency

What we offer

in Bonn

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 1 year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany. You will work 20 hours/week, to enable you to continue your qualification within the framework of your current studies. Mobile work within Germany is possible in agreement with your team. 100% mobile work is not possible. The position is remunerated with 15 Euro per hour.

• Valuable Insights: Get the chance to explore the NGO world beyond your immediate responsibilities and expand your professional perspective.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your work and ongoing studies.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

• Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

Contact

Please send your application via our online recruiting system. Your contact person is Tanvi Munot.