Internship (all genders)
Job Summary
Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week)
Starting date: 01.07.2026
Monthly salary: 603
Duration: limited contract until 31.12.2026 a six-month internship is possible or it can be split into two periods of three months each starting on July 1 2026 and October 1 2026 respectively.
Location: Tübingen (or Berlin)
Department & reporting line: Peace Education Head of Unit
The project Spurenleser - Das Portal für Entschwörung und Wissen offers cross-phenomenon multimedia information for interested parties those affected and multipliers from Hesse (and nationwide). Users can test their knowledge of conspiracy narratives and disinformation in an interactive self-test and expand their knowledge through numerous information offerings (articles explanatory films podcasts infographics etc.). The involvement of Hessian micro-influencers and social media activities increases and contextualizes the reach of the target group. Expert interviews with representatives of different target groups ensure that content and formats are tailored to the target group.
The project DEEP addresses the emotional drivers that underpin disinformation. Designed for young people aged 1825 in Bulgaria Germany Lithuania Poland Romania and Serbia DEEP goes beyond fact-checking by introducing an innovative method based on analysing so-called deep stories.
Your main tasks:
In close collaboration with the project teams you will primarily take on supporting tasks in the following areas:
- Writing articles for the website Spurenlesen
- Preparing and following up on focus groups and interviewsfor DEEP
- Assisting with the conceptualization and development of learning materials
- Conducting research activities
- Supporting administrative and organizational tasks such as preparing and following up on events
- Contributing to public relations work including maintaining the project website and supporting the projects Instagram and Facebook channel
- You are currently enrolled at a university preferably studying Peace and Conflict Studies Educational Sciences Political Science Media Studies Psychology or a related field
- You possess solid knowledge in the field of research on disinformation conspiracy theories extremism and/or prevention
- You have already gained some initial experience in the practical application and production of media as well as in the development of learning materials
- A confident demeanor strong communication skills reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team come naturally to you
- Ideally you have already gained some practical experience in youth work or civic/political education
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
- In addition we expect you to bring enthusiasm for the role and for working with people very good MS Office skills.
- Highly experienced and engaged colleagues
- Transparent terms of compensation and benefits
- Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions
We welcome diversity and are happy to receive applications from people regardless of their ethnic social and national origin gender religion age disability sexual orientation and marital status.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization is run by a diverse team and works with local part ... View more