Student Assistant (m/f/x) for Communications & Social Media

HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science ( www.hpi.de ). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future. In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany. In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for a candidate for its GDTA division, at the earliest possible date, to support the Network Manager based in Potsdam. Student Assistant (m/f/x) for Communications & Social Media ​The position is initially fixed term for six months with the prospect of extension and part-time (9 hours per week). The GDTA (Global Design Thinking Alliance) is a worldwide network connecting organizations and individuals who advance Design Thinking in education, business, and society. It’s Network Manager is based at the HPI d-school in Potsdam, one of the world's leading Design Thinking hubs, at the Hasso Plattner Institute. Join our Team! Are you passionate about social media, communications, and creative content? Do you enjoy working in an international environment and bring intercultural skills along with fluent English? Then you’re in the right place! We’re looking for a student assistant to support our Network Manager. With your fresh perspective and enthusiasm, you’ll actively help shape the digital presence of the GDTA Network. Your responsibilities Video Editing: Support us in producing and editing video content Visuals & Design: Create compelling graphics and visual assets for our channels LinkedIn & Editorial: Develop and publish posts and maintain our editorial content Website Maintenance: Keep our website up to date with fresh, engaging content (WordPress) Community & Channel Management: Engage with our target audience and help evolve our social media presence What you bring You have a passion for communications, social media, and storytelling You speak fluent English and bring intercultural skills – both are essential in this international environment You are communicative, well-organized, and outgoing You have a background or strong interest in communication or graphic design Experience with MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Canva, or similar tools, as well as WordPress, is a plus You are currently enrolled at a university or higher education institution What we offer A creative, international environment with plenty of room for your ideas The opportunity to take ownership and drive projects independently Close collaboration with the Network Manager based in Potsdam Flexible working arrangements — remote work is generally possible A motivated team that looks forward to having you on board We look forward to receiving your application documents. Please apply exclusively via our career page. Contact person HR-Recruiting Tobias Pröchtel [email protected] Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3 14482 Potsdam