Intern Global Executive & HR Advisory (m/f/d)

As part of Axel Springer SE’s Global Executive & HR Advisory team, you’ll be part of the strategic center of a modern, data-driven, and people-centered company. Together, we shape the future of leadership and HR strategy – supporting our international brands on their journey toward digital excellence. Within our small, experienced, and collaborative team, you’ll experience how people, strategy, and innovation come together to create real impact.

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.

How you'll make an impact:

• support global leadership and talent initiatives to foster development and growth
• contribute to feedback cycles and goal-setting processes to strengthen performance management
• assist with coaching formats and 360° feedback processes to further develop our leaders
• help organize events and strengthen our internal leadership community
• analyze data and trends to enhance talent and reward systems
• coordinate workshops and contribute to projects on AI and leadership to drive innovation

What you'll need:

• you are studying psychology, business, or social sciences with a focus on HR, ideally at the master’s level
• first practical experience from internships, preferably in HR or related areas
• confident in using MS Office and communicating with different stakeholders
• curious about using AI tools to enhance and simplify daily work
• reliable, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• excellent written and spoken German and English skills

What we offer:

• health and wellbeing offerings for every stage of life, from sports classes (Wellhub), yoga, and meditation to preventive medical check-ups and professional coaching with renowned partners (PME Familienservice)
• an exceptional campus in the heart of Berlin with modern office spaces and collaboration areas
• a free food offering with a complimentary breakfast snack and a free lunch at our in-house neighborhood restaurant
• a wide range of seminars, workshops, language courses, conferences, inspiring talks from in-house experts, and networking events across the Axel Springer Group
• collaboration thrives on personal interaction – we embrace an office-first culture with 80% on-site presence and 20% mobile working
• we offer you a full-time contract for 6 months

Please include a cover letter with your application, sharing what motivates you to join our Global Executive & HR Advisory team.

Axel Springer SE is a family-owned transatlantic media company with offices in Berlin and New York. Our goal is to shape the future of journalism in the free world - because we are convinced that a free and informed society is the prerequisite for a functioning democracy.

With more than 10,000 employees, Axel Springer is active in over 25 countries. Our media brands such as BILD, BUSINESS INSIDER, MORNING BREW, POLITICO and WELT are at the center of our activities. Our portfolio is complemented by the marketing companies Awin, Bonial and Idealo as well as the digital market research institute Emarketer.

In Poland, we operate a joint venture with the media company Ringier, which includes the media brands FAKT, FORBES, NEWSWEEK, ONET and other high-reach offerings.

Questions and answers about the application process

The most frequently asked questions and their answers can be found on our FAQ page: career.axelspringer.com/en/faq

Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We are looking forward to receiving all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

You can find information about the representation for the severely disabled at Axel Springer here: https://career.axelspringer.com/en/rsde

Contact person for this position (reference number REF2608U) is Sarah Michalczewska #LI-SM1