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Ketchum Munich and Ketchum Düsseldorf operate a paid work experience programme for students and new graduates wishing to gain an understanding of the workings of a PR agency and experience Ketchum's unique culture and atmosphere.
Students will spend their time working with Ketchum Consumer Brand, Branded Entertainment, Corporate and Technology, Public Affairs, or Food and Nutrition groups. As an integral part of an account team, students will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day business of PR account work.
Who is eligible for this programme?
Our main source is students and recent graduates. However, we also offer work experience to exceptionally qualified candidates. You must speak fluent German and be an EU citizen or alternatively have obtained a visa that authorises you to undertake work experience or an internship in Germany. We are unfortunately unable to help candidates obtain visas. Please contact www.auswaertiges-amt.de and/or the German embassy in your home country in order to obtain a visa or information about how to obtain one.
How long is a placement?
The placement lasts for three to six months.
What sort of work do students do?
Our aim is to make the placement as mutually beneficial as possible. Typical assignments include photocopying, faxing, pasting cuttings, mounting coverage, helping with ring rounds, conducting research, shopping, assisting at events, coordinating mail-outs, sending product samples, setting up meeting rooms, compiling media and invitation lists, attending team meetings and brainstorms, and other ad hoc projects – all the kinds of tasks account coordinators themselves carry out on a day-to-day basis.
If my application is successful, where and with whom will I work?
Students are placed with the same team for the entire length of their placements. This allows students to get to know one area of the business more thoroughly and also allows them to establish a working relationship with Ketchum team members. Once mutual trust has been established, the student may, depending on his or her level, be given his or her own projects to work on.
How are the different groups divided up at Ketchum Munich or Ketchum Düsseldorf?
There are three practice groups in Ketchum Germany, and each practice group is divided into a number of different teams.
Students will spend their time working with Ketchum Consumer Brand, Branded Entertainment, Corporate and Technology, Public Affairs, or Food and Nutrition groups. As an integral part of an account team, students will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day business of PR account work.
Who is eligible for this programme?
Our main source is students and recent graduates. However, we also offer work experience to exceptionally qualified candidates. You must speak fluent German and be an EU citizen or alternatively have obtained a visa that authorises you to undertake work experience or an internship in Germany. We are unfortunately unable to help candidates obtain visas. Please contact www.auswaertiges-amt.de and/or the German embassy in your home country in order to obtain a visa or information about how to obtain one.
How long is a placement?
The placement lasts for three to six months.
What sort of work do students do?
Our aim is to make the placement as mutually beneficial as possible. Typical assignments include photocopying, faxing, pasting cuttings, mounting coverage, helping with ring rounds, conducting research, shopping, assisting at events, coordinating mail-outs, sending product samples, setting up meeting rooms, compiling media and invitation lists, attending team meetings and brainstorms, and other ad hoc projects – all the kinds of tasks account coordinators themselves carry out on a day-to-day basis.
If my application is successful, where and with whom will I work?
Students are placed with the same team for the entire length of their placements. This allows students to get to know one area of the business more thoroughly and also allows them to establish a working relationship with Ketchum team members. Once mutual trust has been established, the student may, depending on his or her level, be given his or her own projects to work on.
How are the different groups divided up at Ketchum Munich or Ketchum Düsseldorf?
There are three practice groups in Ketchum Germany, and each practice group is divided into a number of different teams.
What’s it like working at Ketchum Munich or Düsseldorf?
We pride ourselves on our hardworking but relaxed atmosphere, a flat hierarchy, teamwork and – very important – fun. Public relations offers an exciting and challenging career that combines interesting and stimulating work with the need to be creative, flexible and client-focused. We aim to promote an environment that gives everyone at Ketchum the opportunity to create the best work of his or her career.
Will I be paid?
Yes.
Will Ketchum cover my travel costs to the interview?
Yes.
Will Ketchum cover my travel costs to the interview?
Unfortunately, Ketchum is unable to cover your travel costs. Please ask at the “Agentur fuer Arbeit” about your opportunities.
Do I get time off?
Yes, as an intern you will get a usual contract based on the German employment law. This contains the amount of holidays you can get off. It is important is to inform the team of your whereabouts well in advance.
Can Ketchum help arrange accommodations?
Unfortunately, due to the number of candidates we accept at Ketchum we cannot give out any accommodation information or make bookings.
Is it possible to do my sandwich placement at Ketchum?
Yes, as an intern you will get a usual contract based on the German employment law. This contains the amount of holidays you can get off. It is important is to inform the team of your whereabouts well in advance.
Can Ketchum help arrange accommodations?
Unfortunately, due to the number of candidates we accept at Ketchum we cannot give out any accommodation information or make bookings.
Is it possible to do my sandwich placement at Ketchum?
Of course you can do your compulsory internship at Ketchum, we will be happy to write a confirmation for your university or school.
How can I gain the most from my placement?
By asking lots of questions and observing teams, by reading press cuttings and magazines, by listening to colleagues talking to journalists and clients on the phone, by attending brainstorms and team meetings, by keeping an open mind and being alert, and by taking ownership of tasks and using your initiative.
Are employment opportunities at Ketchum available to me upon completion of my internship?
The majority (currently six out of seven) of account coordinators at Ketchum started via internship programs. You have the opportunity to see if you like us, and you have the opportunity to impress us. We advertise all internal vacancies via e-mail. Sometimes there are no immediate vacancies, but if we think you are a strong performer, we will be pleased to stay in contact with you and keep you informed when any future vacancies arise.
How do I apply?
The scheme runs all year round, but work placements during the semester breaks are the most popular. So if you are interested in these times, you will have to send in your application well in advance. If you are interested in gaining a place on the scheme, please let us know the area in which you would like to work:
How can I gain the most from my placement?
By asking lots of questions and observing teams, by reading press cuttings and magazines, by listening to colleagues talking to journalists and clients on the phone, by attending brainstorms and team meetings, by keeping an open mind and being alert, and by taking ownership of tasks and using your initiative.
Are employment opportunities at Ketchum available to me upon completion of my internship?
The majority (currently six out of seven) of account coordinators at Ketchum started via internship programs. You have the opportunity to see if you like us, and you have the opportunity to impress us. We advertise all internal vacancies via e-mail. Sometimes there are no immediate vacancies, but if we think you are a strong performer, we will be pleased to stay in contact with you and keep you informed when any future vacancies arise.
How do I apply?
The scheme runs all year round, but work placements during the semester breaks are the most popular. So if you are interested in these times, you will have to send in your application well in advance. If you are interested in gaining a place on the scheme, please let us know the area in which you would like to work:
- Corporate and Technology (Munich)
- Food and Nutrition (Munich)
- Branded Entertainment (Düsseldorf)
- Consumer Brands (Munich, Düsseldorf)
- Public Affairs (Munich)
We look forward to hearing from you! Please send your application to bestpeople@ketchum.com.
