Werkstudent*in bei Get A Job.ai.Exile

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential nonprofit journalism organization seeking a working student to support their international press freedom initiative. In this role, you will:

• Support journalists with editorial preparation, research, and fact-checking of their contributions
• Assist with translation and linguistic editing of texts from English to German, ensuring journalistic and stylistic quality
• Conduct independent research on topics related to press freedom and international journalism
• Support verification of sources, data, and facts for publications
• Contribute to preparation and follow-up of talk formats, workshops, and events (1-2 evenings per month in Berlin)
• Maintain close contact with the media community to understand and support their journalistic needs

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled at a university or college (valid enrollment certificate required)
• Native-level German proficiency (written and spoken) and very strong English skills (minimum C1 level); additional languages are a plus
• Initial practical experience in journalism or editorial work through internships, freelance work, university publications, or your own published articles, research, or features
• Experience with or strong interest in fact-checking and journalistic verification work
• Precise and careful work habits with strong instincts for journalistic rigor and source criticism
• Intercultural sensitivity and interest in working with international media communities
• Motivation to actively contribute to press freedom and democratic values
• Available for 15-20 hours per week (maximum 80 hours per month)

How We Work With You

To apply, submit your application through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will review your materials and conduct an initial screening call with qualified candidates. We will then present strong matches to our client for their consideration. Please do not contact the organization directly.

Please submit your CV (preferably without photo), work samples (if available, such as published articles, research, or text samples), and a brief cover letter addressing: your journalistic or editorial experience in writing, research, or fact-checking; what constitutes a carefully researched and fact-checked contribution for you; and which publication from an international journalist recently impressed you and why.

Pay

This is a fixed-term position for one year starting October 1, 2026, with prospects for extension. The position is based in Berlin with partial remote work possible by arrangement. Work schedule is flexible to accommodate your studies.

Compensation is provided directly by the client organization and is not processed through Get A Job.ai for this student position.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.