Student Assistant (m/f/d) Data Engineering

We are looking for a student assistant (m/f/d) in Data Engineering for our Distribution, Marketing and Technology department at our Bonn or Berlin location, starting on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, for a fixed term of one year.

YOUR TASKS

• Contributing to the analysis, debugging and further development of dbt pipelines, as well as the maintenance and adaptation of existing Python-based ingestion jobs for platform APIs and CSV imports.
• Support in integrating new social media and third-party platform APIs into existing data pipelines
• Participation in data modeling, harmonization of heterogeneous metrics and definition of uniform KPIs
• Contributing to the development and optimization of dashboards, visualizations, and ad-hoc analyses.

WHAT YOU BRING

• enrolled as a student at a university in computer science, mathematics, data engineering, data science or a similar field
• Solid knowledge of SQL and Python; ideally experience with dbt
• analytical thinking skills as well as a structured and reliable work ethic
• Strong communication skills and teamwork skills
• Very good German or English skills (at least B2 level); additional language skills are an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• inspiring and challenging tasks in an international media company
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary and diverse teams
• an organizational culture shaped by New Work and Digital Leadership & Collaboration
• Promoting diversity, inclusion and sustainability
• Flexible working hours and employment models for home office
• comprehensive educational program and individual development opportunities
• convenient location
• excellent company catering and modern multifunctional areas
• wide range of company sports activities and health management

As employees of Deutsche Welle, we identify with the values ​​enshrined in the Deutsche Welle Act. In particular, we oppose all forms of discrimination, racism, and antisemitism.
Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany's international broadcaster, disseminating journalistic content worldwide – multimedia and in more than 30 languages. Furthermore, DW Akademie strengthens the human right to freedom of information and expression in developing and emerging countries. As a member of the ARD network, we are proud to make a significant contribution to media diversity and opinion with our wide range of high-quality programming.

We promote diversity and equal opportunities. Your application is welcome regardless of your nationality, cultural, ethnic, or social background, religion or beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. We strive for gender parity at all levels of the organization.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application, CV and cover letter, including proof of enrollment, by July 7, 2026.

Heiner Duchow
People
Deutsche Welle