Working Student - English News Editor (m/f/d)

We are a digital media and games company. On a daily basis, we reach millions of users with our content, projects and games, such as the Nametests Instant Game on Facebook. We are a creative team pursuing our mission to "make people smile"; we are committed to entertaining people and aim to inspire their world.

We use the latest technology in order to be highly adaptive. Combined with our agile spirit and great teamwork, this allows us to achieve:

• More than 500 million people who played our games
• More than 120 million fans on Facebook
• Content and mini-games translated into more than 40 different languages
  
  

The Social Sweethearts are looking for passionate and dynamic colleagues who would like to join us in continuing to create a more colorful world.

Become a part of our team as a Working Student - English News Editor (m/f/d) and take on these responsibilities:

• Quality Management and Writing: Write and ensure the quality of high-priority news items, including basic image editing to enhance article presentation
• Fact-Checking and Research: Fact-check competitor articles and conduct in-depth research on various topics to ensure accuracy and provide comprehensive coverage
• Content Research: Stay up-to-date with the latest entertainment news to generate and suggest engaging article ideas
• Scheduling and Posting: Manage the scheduling and posting of content across broadcast channels to maintain a consistent and timely presence
• Task Backup: Serve as a backup for daily editorial tasks, including status updates, image posting, Facebook story postings, and managing editorial failures
• Presentations: Present updates at townhall meetings and maintain a daily diary on a weekly basis to keep the team informed and aligned
  
  
  

Requirements

✔ You are enrolled at a German university for at least another year.

✔ You have a relevant study background, such as Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.

✔ You are a native-level English (US) speaker or possess equivalent proficiency.

✔ You have proven experience in writing/editing/proofreading for online publishing platforms.

✔ You have exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

✔ You are proficient in G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides) for creating and managing content and presentations.

✔ You have the ability to use data-driven decision-making for conducting thorough research and fact-checking.

✔ You are capable of working effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities.

✔ Nice to have: You have a passion for US entertainment, current celebrity news, and the British royal family.

✔ Nice to have: You have experience with Trello, Slack, and Facebook Publishing.

Benefits

• Friendly Atmosphere: Join a friendly, collegiate atmosphere where colleagues complement each other's skills
• International Team: Work with colleagues from all over the world in an English-speaking office environment
• Challenging Tasks: Engage in challenging tasks with plenty of room for personal development and growth
• Healthy Work-Life Balance: We emphasize a healthy work-life balance, supported by positive management and professional mental health resources
• Flexible Working Hours and Mobile Work: Enjoy extensive mobile work opportunities and flexible working hours that suit your schedule
• Accessible Office: Work in an easily accessible office close to downtown Cologne
• Office Perks: Enjoy drinks, snacks, and activities for downtime all at hand in the office
• Team Events: Participate in fun team events and office parties on a regular basis
• Professional Development: Benefit from an annual training budget for professional development
• Exclusive Offers: Access a benefits platform with exclusive offers and vouchers for a variety of brands