Dual Study Program 2026 for Bachelor of Arts Business Administration, Media and Communication Management (m/f/d)

We firmly believe that the best ideas arise from maximum collaboration among various experts. And there are many of them at Axel Springer. Did you know that in addition to news media like WELT and BILD, nearly 250 other brands belong to us?

We therefore pass on our knowledge in numerous apprenticeships and study programs so that you can gain practical work experience in one of the most innovative media and technology companies worldwide. Are you fascinated by the boundless possibilities of media? Then apply to us now.

We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in forward-looking technologies. Our five Essentials are the values that connect us and our compass in our commitment to freedom.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Tabular CV
• Motivation letter and certificates (Abitur certificate or the last 2 school certificates)

Note: The motivation letter and certificates (max. 10 MB per file) can be uploaded on the second page of the application process.

What you will move with us:

• Your tasks are as varied as the departments you get to know during your training.
• With us, you don't have to choose between training and studying; instead, you learn everything you need to successfully start your career during the 3-month practical phases in the publishing house and your studies at DHBW Ravensburg.
• In each training phase, you work as an integral part of a team on innovative projects and can thus actively contribute to success even during your dual study program.
• You receive comprehensive theoretical specialist knowledge during your studies in Ravensburg.
• Areas such as special business administration, media marketing, and media law will be your specialist fields.

What you bring with you:

• You have (or will soon have) successfully completed your Abitur and convince us with your eagerness to learn.
• Ideally, you already have a completed commercial vocational training or relevant professional experience.
• Your affinity for media and business is constantly growing.
• New challenges are an incentive for you, not a demotivation.
• Commuting between Ravensburg and Berlin doesn't bother your flexible, adaptable nature.
• You have very good German skills (min. C1) and good English skills (min. B2).

What we offer:

• Attractive training compensation: 1,090 € in the first, 1,150 € in the second, and 1,205 € in the third training year.
• Standard equipment includes a powerful notebook and a smartphone, which you can also use privately.
• You will go through many different departments with exciting projects.
• Look forward to a diverse and open work environment with various communities and interest groups where you can actively participate.
• The chance to do an internship at home or abroad.
• FreeLunch! - receive a free lunch daily in one of the great neighborhood restaurants.
• We prepare you for your intermediate and final exams, enabling you to pursue numerous career opportunities.
• The option of being taken on after successful completion of the training.

Axel Springer National Media & Tech is the central pillar for Tech & Product and Central Functions of Axel Springer's German media offerings. We ensure that our strong national brands (including BILD, WELT) are optimally positioned to advance journalism. We are looking for new colleagues who are not dizzy from our pace of change and who want to actively shape the future of media with their own ideas.

Questions and answers about the application process

The most frequent questions and answers can be found in our FAQs: career.axelspringer.com/de/faq

To facilitate readability, we limit ourselves to masculine designations in the text. Nevertheless, diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Information on the severely disabled representation at Axel Springer can be found here: career.axelspringer.com/de/ksbv

Contact person for this position (reference number REF2459W) is: Kim Hartmann