Internship - Global Venture Development (m/f/d)

URVI (Urban Vitality) is our newest globally operating Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) venture at the intersection of e-commerce, health, and FMCG. Together with the Venture team and the founders, you will build this startup. This internship offers you the chance to sharpen your entrepreneurial profile and prepare for a key role in our startup – with the opportunity to grow with us and shape the future.

Your Mission

• You develop data-driven content strategies, increase visibility on social media and build an engaged audience through targeted campaigns.
• You conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities and support strategic business decisions.
• You design processes along the entire value chain (product development, logistics, marketing, pricing, CRM) and take responsibility for sub-projects.
• Together with the founders, you develop innovative market entry strategies and strengthen the company's position as a market leader.
• You identify weaknesses, develop scalable solutions and contribute to efficient growth.
• You support investor relations through clear communication and compelling content.

What we are looking for

• You are studying economics, media studies, journalism, mathematics, medicine, pharmacology, food technology, biochemistry or business informatics.
• Initial practical experience in management consulting, e-commerce, product development or online marketing is part of your profile.
• You have strong analytical skills, work in a structured way and are a team player.
• You are enthusiastic about innovations, digital transformation, new business models and product development.
• You are a proactive, open-minded personality who works independently and collaboratively and brings fresh ideas.
• You are fluent in German.

What else you can score with

• You appreciate a dynamic environment and are flexible in dealing with changing priorities.

What is a matter of course for us

• Fair and transparent salary structures
• With our modern office in Kreuzberg, we offer you an ideal working environment
• Up to 24 vacation days per year
• State-of-the-Art Hardware Set-up
• Corporate Benefits platform via Axel Springer with exclusive advantages and discount promotions
• Discounts on fitness offers from the Axel Springer family, as well as an internal subsidy for an Urban Sports Club M membership #hyenergy
• FreeFood Initiative - subsidy for lunch / snacks and drinks in the Axel Springer canteens and on the rooftop

What makes us special

• A culture based on transparency, appreciation and trust, which puts people at hy at the center
• Extremely steep learning curve
• As a company, we want to give back and enable our employees to get involved in a good cause as a team or individually - during working hours. For this, every intern and working student receives 1 day of paid special leave per year, which they can use for charitable work

All different, all smart

_As an equal opportunity employer, we at hy are committed to a diverse, inclusive and healthy working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, skin color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Dear women, don't hold back! Studies show that women set the bar higher than men and only apply for a position if they are highly qualified for a specific position. So if you think you meet some but not necessarily all of the criteria we require, please still contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to see if we are a good fit._

Start date

from November 2025

Your path to our team

• We will review your application documents and get back to you within 5 working days
• Introductory meeting with our People Team via video call – 30 minutes
• Interview with the Team Lead (and possibly another team member) via video call - 45 minutes
• Case Study - 75 minutes
• Offer