Hotwire Germany - Trainee
- Full-time
- Department: Client Services - Consulting
Company Description
Hotwire is the global communications and marketing consultancy that powers the world's most innovative tech brands. We are a group of expert communicators who are fanatical about tech and are here to help businesses ignite their possibilities. Set across 11 offices worldwide, from Sydney to San Francisco, our local experience and global scale allow us to deliver bold but pragmatic comms guidance to tech companies all over the world.
When you work with us, we connect and support you in a way that allows you to achieve limitless success and career growth. We are curious, ambitious and connected, but most of all we are one team working together to be the global alternative.
Our 25-strong team in Germany is spread across Munich and Frankfurt working on global brands such as Atlassian, Global Foundries, Sony & Uber.
Job Description
We’re looking for a motivated PR Trainee to support our team in executing impactful communications campaigns across B2B and B2C accounts. Based in our Frankfurt office, you’ll work closely with senior team members and gradually take on more responsibility – not just supporting execution, but learning how to think strategically about communications.
You’ll develop your consulting skills and contribute ideas around:
- Emerging trends worth investigating
- The right audiences to target
- The most relevant channels to amplify key messages
- The smartest ways to build and nurture relationships with media and stakeholders
From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience in how strong media relationships are built – and how journalist networks become a real competitive advantage in PR.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Media relations, journalist pitching and networking
- Monitoring press coverage and industry trends
- Content creation (writing, localisation, proofreading, distribution)
- Event support and coordination
- Client communication and liaison
- Reporting and performance tracking
Qualifications
Are you the ideal match for us?
You just might be if:
- You have a university degree in communications, marketing or any other field
- Ideally, you’ve gained first experience in PR, marketing or advertising
- You’re fluent in German and English, written and spoken
- You’re genuinely excited about technology and innovation
- You have a strong hands-on mentality and enjoy seeing projects through
- You like developing creative ideas and putting them into words
- You’re curious and eager to learn every day
- You treat people with respect – always
Additional Information
Are we the ideal match for you?
We just might be if you are looking for:
- Expert clients who value real partnership and strategic advice
- A work environment deeply focused on technology
- Flexible working through our Thoughtful Working philosophy (location, time, career path)
- International collaboration and exchange through trainings, agency meetings, and global initiatives
Please apply by submitting your CV in English or in German. A cover letter is optional – include one if you believe it adds value.
Hotwire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where everyone can be limitless. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. In line with UK employment law and our global DEIB values, we actively promote fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all.