Trainee/Volontariat Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Henkel; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global consumer goods company in Düsseldorf is offering a 2-year traineeship in Corporate Communications & Public Affairs. You will gain insights into communication strategies and be involved in creating content for various media platforms. Ideal candidates should have a degree in communications or journalism, excellent English skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams. Flexible working hours and diverse growth opportunities are part of the offer.

Leistungen

Flexible work scheme

Diverse growth opportunities

Health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Attractive remuneration

Interns community

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed studies in communications or journalism or similar fields.
• Practical experience in content management and creation is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; German skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Gain insights into communication strategies.
• Create and edit content for various media.
• Support the Corporate Communications team.

Kenntnisse

Content management

Content creation

Excellent English skills

Good communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in communications or journalism

Jobbeschreibung

About this Position 2-year traineeship in Corporate Communications & Public Affairs (Volontariat). Over the course of the traineeship, you will get to know different areas of communications in a rotating approach (e.g. External Communications, Internal Communications, Digital Strategy & Experience, Corporate Branding & Communication Strategy, Public Affairs & Governmental Relations, Regional Steering).

Responsibilities

• Insights in communication strategies and tools of a globally operating company and involvement in a wide range of national and international projects, events and activities
• Tasks include creating and editing content such as articles, video formats, podcasts etc. for various external and internal media and publications such as newsletters, press releases, our external Spotlight magazine, our global intranet, our social media channels, etc.
• Responsibility for various and changing projects and support of the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team in their daily work
• Temporary assignments (“outstations”) based on your personal interests at external partners such as communications agencies or consultancies, and/or in other Henkel departments
• Work in a highly motivated and experienced team as well as together with fellow communication trainees

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in communications or journalism or similar studies related to business or politics
• Practical job experience in content management and/or content creation, e.g. in journalism and/or corporate communications advantageous
• Excellent English skills on a native speaker level. German speaking and writing skills are a plus
• Interest in professional journalistic work
• Good communication skills, an inquiring mind, high adaptability, unbounded enthusiasm, and a hands-on attitude
• Creativity, initiative and energy, self-dependent person and team player
• Availability as of February 2026

Benefits

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Attractive Remuneration
• Flexible working hours
• Global Experience
• Interns Community

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.