Working Student: Short-Form Video & Social Content

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<h3><strong>Working Student – Short-Form Video &amp; Social Content</strong></h3><p><strong>Location:</strong> Berlin, Germany (Hybrid: On-site and Remote)<br><strong>Hours:</strong>&nbsp;16-18 hours/week during the semester, flexible around your lectures and exams<br><strong>Contract type:</strong> Working Student<br><strong>Salary:</strong> €18/hour Gross</p><h3><br>Not Your Typical Workplace.</h3><p>Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a world without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and what we are building at WorkMotion. Our remote-first team spans across the world, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected, we empower businesses to build teams without borders.</p><h3><br>More Than a Role</h3><p>Can you stop a thumb mid-scroll? Do you watch a Reel and instantly know why it works — the hook, the cut on the beat, or the sound that makes it, or why it fell flat?</p><p>At WorkMotion, we're building the future of global work. Now we want the world to actually feel it through Reels, TikToks, and Shorts that don't look like a SaaS company made them.</p><p>We're looking for someone who genuinely lives on social platforms, can shoot and edit short-form video quickly, and has strong opinions about what makes content perform. You'll help us build a social presence that's equal parts scroll-stopping and on-brand: casual and funny one day, polished B2B storytelling the next.</p><p>You won't be fetching coffee. You'll be behind the camera, in the editing software, and in the room where we decide what's worth filming.</p><h3><br>Where Responsibility Meets Real Opportunity</h3><ul><li><strong>Shoot &amp; edit short-form content:</strong> Film and edit Reels, TikToks, and Shorts with fast turnaround while staying trend-aware and on-brand.</li><li><strong>Ride the trends:</strong> Spot what's taking off and move quickly on relevant trends without losing sight of who WorkMotion is.</li><li><strong>Direct the talent:</strong> Brief teammates, give them direction, and help them feel comfortable in front of the camera.</li><li><strong>Switch registers:</strong> Generate concepts across two lanes — casual, social-first content that entertains and polished B2B content that builds credibility.</li><li><strong>Have an opinion:</strong> Challenge ideas that won't perform and sharpen the ones that will, paying close attention to hooks, pacing, sound, and overall execution.</li><li><strong>Support social content creation:</strong> Contribute to content planning, shoot days, approval rounds, and the ongoing development of WorkMotion's social presence.</li></ul><h3><br>What It Takes to Make an Impact Here</h3><ul><li>You genuinely use platforms like <strong>Instagram and TikTok</strong> and understand them from a user's perspective, not just a marketer's.</li><li>You have something to show for it, a <strong>portfolio, personal channel, side project, or other examples</strong> of short-form videos you've shot and edited yourself.</li><li>You're comfortable using <strong>CapCut or a similar editing tool</strong> and can work quickly enough to keep up with the pace of social media.</li><li>You are <strong>trend-literate and brand-aware</strong>, with a good instinct for which trends are worth jumping on.</li><li>You're comfortable <strong>directing colleagues</strong>, running a mini shoot, and keeping the energy up.</li><li>You can confidently communicate and coordinate with colleagues across the company, including within a distributed team.</li><li>You're reliable, organized, and able to manage deadlines alongside your studies.</li></ul><h3><br>Bonus Points If You Bring…</h3><ul><li>A feel for <strong>short-form copywriting</strong>, including captions, hooks, and on-screen text.</li><li>Some understanding of <strong>platform analytics</strong>, such as watch time, retention, and engagement.</li><li>Experience managing or contributing to a <strong>content calendar</strong>.</li><li>Confidence engaging with an audience in the comments using a brand voice.</li></ul><h3><br>The Practical Bits</h3><ul><li>You must be <strong>enrolled at a university for the full duration of the role</strong>.</li><li>As a Werkstudent, you must be a <strong>matriculated student</strong>.</li><li>You can commit approximately <strong>16 hours per week during the semester</strong>, with flexibility around lectures and exam periods.</li><li><strong>Start date and duration:</strong> To be confirmed.</li><li>The role is based in <strong>Berlin, Germany</strong>, with a hybrid working setup.</li></ul><h3><br>Not Your Typical Team</h3><p>You will join a team of <strong>7 highly talented Marketing minds</strong> who are as obsessed with growth as they are with creating memes. We're a young, motivated, and fully distributed crew that proves "remote" doesn't mean "disconnected."</p><p>We don't just "work" together; we create together. Whether we're sharing the weirdest corners of the internet in our #watercooler channel or pushing the boundaries of our strategy in our weekly Thursday Think Tank, we value collective brainpower and high-energy collaboration. If you're looking for a place where your wildest creative ideas are actually encouraged — and then tested against the data — you'll fit right in.</p><h3><br>The Perks of Being Here…</h3><ul><li><strong>Flexible Around Your Studies:</strong> Part-time hours that flex around your lectures and exam periods.</li><li><strong>Well-Being First:</strong> A dedicated Well-Being Day every year to help you recharge.</li><li><strong>Annual Meetups:</strong> Because even distributed teams need to spend some time together in person.</li><li><strong>Real Portfolio Fuel:</strong> You'll have the opportunity to create and publish short-form content that becomes part of your real-world portfolio.</li></ul><p></p><p>*Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.</p><p>At WorkMotion, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just reach out to our Recruitment Team at <a ----- rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" ----- We're here to support you every step of the way!</p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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