Take Your Studies to a New Level
Do more than you thought
Our student programs are anything but conventional. You’ll be right at the heart of major projects, working with passion and helping us to create the next awesome thing. What’s more, you’ll be making a real impact on our business, and the world.
What we offer
Whatever you’re studying, we have all kinds of programs to suit you – From summer until winter internships, mentorships, rotational programs, take your pick and bring not only your studies to a new level, but your life to a new stage
Aspiring Marketing Professionals (w/m/x):
As we have developed into a growing upcycled fashion and art-gallery, we make our brand and products a-must for the specialised niche, as well as for every art and fashion enthusiast and shop not only in Berlin but around the world, because of the innovative ideas and products we create, as well as the forward-thinking ideas and solutions with characteristic designs we make the difference every day
Duration: 30-90 days
Application below or through your school/gymnasium/academy:
Your profile:
- You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or are in a relevant course of study or similar training.
- You have a strong interest in marketing & advertising
- You are creative, committed and reliable and have a good feeling for texts and design
- Intermediate written and spoken English. Basic German knowledge
- You have a high level of team spirit, resilience, enthusiasm, humour and social skills
- Interest in music and the entertainment industry is a plus
Your tasks
- You will support the marketing team with almost all daily business tasks
- You will get an insight into content management and maintain the content of the website
- You post on our social media profiles and communicate with the community
- You coordinate various translation activities for the internationalisation process
- You support the planning of various events and activities
- You help to create creative and meaningful advertising material (online and offline)
- You carry out analyses and always keep an eye on the competition
- You independently write interesting e-mails for our customers and evaluate them
- You regularly feed our marketing reporting with the most important KPIs
What do we offer?
- The possibility to implement ideas in our marketing and social-media campaigns, as well as in a real production environment
- Real use cases as input
- Collaboration opportunities with other entities and events
- Motivated Team
- High learning curve
- Free and creative scope of action
- An experienced founding team that supports your development through mentoring
- A dynamic office in Berlin Friedrichshain including fresh fruit, cool drinks and snacks
Regular team events and an open feedback culture
- An up-to-date hardware equipment if needed
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Graphic Design Intership (w/m/x):
As records label distributor, Astral Junction runs two fast-growing electronic music companies, not only in Europe, but around the world, having reached in several occasions, top-10 charts world-over.
As a record labels builder, we work together towards our goal of making the music experience more inspiring and personal for our followers.
In the meantime, we are in charge of planning events, forthcoming releases, radio-shows, interviews, cover designs and anything related to the labels including pressing & distribution.
A good eye for good design.
We, the Design Content Team, design and create the visual appearance of both labels in all media. As communication designers, we are in constant creative exchange with other teams o Performance Marketing - and implement concepts and ideas for brand communication.
As a Graphic Design student trainee (w/m/x) you will support the team in planning, creating and implementing all graphic material for our creative and cultural house, as well as for our music releases, events and social media channels.
Duration: 30-90 days
Application below or through your school/gymnasium/academy:
Your profile:
- Current studies in the field of graphic design/communication design
- Ideally first practical experience, preferably in an advertising agency or similar
- You are creative, committed and reliable and have a good feeling for texts and design
- Advanced written and spoken English. Basic German knowledge not required but a plus
- Moderate or advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud / Photoshop
- High affinity for music, entertainment & lifestyle as well as creative way of working
- Cross-media thinking as well as strong visual imagination and implementation skills
- You have a high level of team spirit, resilience, enthusiasm, humour and social skills
- Interest in music and the entertainment industry
- You will take on your own tasks and projects and learn a lot in the process.
Supporting the creation of layouts for all content of our cover releases and events
Assisting in the graphic realisation of articles and topics for the newsletter in close cooperation with our editorial team
Post-processing of campaign photos & music spreads
Production of photo material and moving images for our social media channels
Creation of marketing materials for online and POS
Supporting the development and implementation of innovative web design concepts and graphic projects for our releases and online shop and our brand
Creation of moving image material as well as its post-production and animation
What do we offer?
- Our team consists of experts from various fields: Music industry makers, marketing, business or tech - we are united by our passion for what we do. We motivate and support each other, share our know-how and are open to other opinions and new ideas
- The possibility to implement your ideas and designs in our marketing and social-media campaigns, as well as in a real production environment
- Real use cases as input
- Collaboration opportunities with other entities and events
- Motivated Team
- High learning curve
- Free and creative scope of action
- An experienced founding team that supports your development through mentoring
- A dynamic office in Berlin Friedrichshain including fresh fruit, cool drinks and snacks
Regular team events and an open feedback culture
- An up-to-date hardware equipment if needed
We look forward to receiving your application - preferably online via our application portal. This way we can guarantee a faster process and it is also very easy for you to upload your application documents!
Social Media & Content Manager (w/m/x)
Become a part of our team in Berlin as Social Media & Content Manager.
Networking, communicating and writing is your thing? Brilliant - because you will be part of the know-how team to present all relevant information channels about our Creative and Cultural House projects, including two of the record labels we run.
The releases of these independent record labels are not only available on 12” physical format but also digital, as well as their merchandise is available online and at events.
Duration: 30-90 days
Application below or through your school/gymnasium/academy:
Your profile:
- Independent topic research and implementation for the social media channels, e.g. for various Facebook and Instagram campaigns
- Strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team
Your tasks:
--Together with our team, you will be responsible for community management
- You will help with newsletter maintenance and further development
- You will contribute your own ideas to the design of advertising material
- A current degree in media management, online marketing or a similar course of study
- High affinity to the areas of internet and social media
- Upcycled fashion, art, music and entertainment are your passion
- Interest in upcycled fashion, art and music
- Intermediate written and spoken English. Basic German knowledge
- Independent, goal-oriented and structured way of working
What do we offer?
- Numerous insights from two growing independent electronic music record labels and entertainment companies in Europe
- Our flexible working hours make it possible for you to optimally combine your studies with your internship with us
- A regular get-together of all interns and working students of the group of companies for exchanging ideas and networking
- Personal and professional development through a wide range of training opportunities
- We take responsibility and contribute to the well-being of our society through our company and office
- We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity
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Music Production Assistant & Engineering (w/m/x)
We run a professional music studio and two record labels worldwide known that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected producers. But what does that mean? It means we're a creative house that is built on the promise of collaboration and human connection. Creating connected ideas isn't just what we do — it's what we're known for and who we are. We empower our students to excel at the intersection of "sound" and "experience," starting with simple goals: Create something that resonates with you and express what you feel; bring your talent to anew level; and, in the best of cases, help the world.
We're committed to building a united global network of talented music producers and innovators, regardless of their age, race, skin color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Our unique culture is rooted in a great deal of care for you and your success. Above all else, we are committed to strengthening your experience by ensuring your inner potential continues to be discovered.
We also offer several resources that allow you to tap into your personal identities, interests and passions. Our principles celebrate ethnic diversity, life as a working parent or caregiver, neurodiversity, the LGBTQ+ community, wellbeing, and more.
The Associate Producer supports certain aspects of larger productions while often being responsible for one aspect of a single production. As an associate producer, you will help coordinate several phases of a production through constant communication, and exceptional planning and organisation, and be a representer of Astral Junction to our customers, managing more specific workflows through that particular production process.
Duration: 30-90 days
Application below or through your school/gymnasium/academy:
Your profile
- Studies in music, sound design, sound engineering or relevant field, or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead across multi-office internal agency environment
- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
- Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
- Must be organised, detail-oriented and capable of self-managing and multitasking in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good oral, written and presentation communication skills
- Able to apply critical and strategic thinking
- Stress-tolerant, quick-thinking, flexible and accurate
- Able to quickly understand new technology concepts
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
Your tasks
- Plan, schedule and support specific project activities toward defined objectives and adhere to defined production requirements
- Facilitate communication between the agency and our supplier
- Maintain project processes, allowing for increased efficiency and usability of resources
- Responsible for leading defined phases of projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and at the highest level of quality
- Develop integrated production schedules from conception to completion
What do we offer?
- A pro-active working environment
- Motivated Team
- Personal and professional development through a wide range of training opportunities
- The possibility to collaborate in several music projects and to release on 12" vinyl, CD or cassette
- Collaboration opportunities with other entities and events
- High learning curve
- Free and creative scope of action
- An experienced founding team that supports your development through mentoring
- A dynamic office in Berlin Friedrichshain including fresh fruit, cool drinks and snacks
Regular team events and an open feedback culture
- We take responsibility and contribute to the well-being of our society through our company and office
- We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, which guides, celebrates, and promotes cultural literacy; increases team engagement and builds internal opportunities for people to learn and grow
- Corporate discounts
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Some of the Erasmus Experiences at Astral Junction Berlin
We are pleased to share some of the experiences that our students have had with us, and what motivate us to continue with the mission of teaching and building a new generation of valuable people
Javi (Spain)
1. How would you describe this internship experience to others:
I would describe this experience as a great knowledge about life, about the world of music, fashion, art...
It is very worth doing the Erasmus in Berlin, especially if your tastes are related to art in general.
2. Discuss the challenges of your internship experience and ways they may be improved:
My challenges have been facing problems with people and being able to solve them. Also deal with problems of everyday life.
3. Discuss the strong points of your internship experience:
I really liked being part of events related to music and art, in an alternative way, nothing commercial.
4. Looking back, what do you wish you would have known before starting this internship?
Nothing, I think it's better to come on an adventure and meet whatever it is.
5. How did you feel about your training and mentoring/supervision?
I didn't have too much supervision during the Erasmus. I appreciate it because they have left us the freedom to take care of ourselves without depending on anyone.
6. What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned this summer?
The biggest lesson I've learned has been dealing with different kinds of people and organizing my life independently.
7. What was the most rewarding thing about working at Astral Junction this summer?
The most gratifying thing about working at Astral Junction and with Guillermo has been receiving all the knowledge that he has given me.
8. What was the most challenging thing about working at Astral Junction?
It was working quite a long time some days.
9. Tell us about any new skills, techniques and knowledge you gained this summer:
I have learned to use Ableton, mix Techno, mix with vinyl, organize a store, serve customers...
10. If you could make a change to your internship experience, what would you change?
Make the most of my time walking around and meeting people in Berlin.
11. How did this internship match your expectations? Please also rate it from 0 to 10, being 0 the lowest rate and 10 the highest
10
12. What do you believe the next step is in your career path, and how can we help you get there?
My next step is to finish the sound course (2 years) and in the meantime do work related to music and arts.
13. Would you recommend this internship to other students? Why or Why not?
Absolutely yes, I believe that this experience can totally change your life, it can give you a broader vision of many aspects of life.
14. Please rate your Internship experience from 0 to 10, being 0 the lowest rate and 10 the highest
10
15. Is there something else you would like to comment, add or suggest?
Just thank everyone who has made this experience possible ;)
Merith (Germany)
1. How would you describe this internship experience to others:
My internship experience was very varied, creative and I got a lot of insights into running a business.
2. Discuss the challenges of your internship experience and ways they may be improved:
I sometimes had a little trouble sewing because the sewing machine was very small. Buying a larger sewing machine would make this much easier, which has already been implemented.
3. Discuss the strong points of your internship experience:
I could learn a lot of new and interesting things and had a nice creative time with nice people.
4. Looking back, what do you wish you would have known before starting this internship?
I would not have liked to know anything before my internship that I didn't already know anyway.
5. How did you feel about your training and mentoring/supervision?
I had a very good time at Astral Junction. Guillermo looked after me very well and took good care of me.
6. What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned this fall/spring/summer?
I learned a lot of new important things, but above all, the most important thing I learned was the overall overview of how to run a business.
7. What was the most rewarding thing about working at Astral Junction this summer?
The friendly atmosphere and putting together our ideas while working.
8. What was the most challenging thing about working at Astral Junction?
The biggest challenge was working with only the tools and materials that were available. But that was also very good practice for life.
9. Tell us about any new skills, techniques and knowledge you gained this summer:
I learned screen printing at Astral Junction. I was also able to develop my skills in upcycling clothes a lot.
10. If you could make a change to your internship experience, what would you change?
I would not like to change anything. I found everything as good as it was.
11. How did this internship match your expectations? Please also rate it from 0 to 10, being 0 the lowest rate and 10 the highest
8; It has met my expectations very much. However, I also learned some unexpected but very positive new things.
12. What do you believe the next step is in your career path, and how can we help you get there?
I don't have any definite plans for my life after I finish school but I would like to continue working in fashion and art.
13. Would you recommend this internship to other students? Why or Why not?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this internship to other students as I learned many new, different and useful things.
14. Please rate your Internship experience from 0 to 10, being 0 the lowest rate and 10 the highest
9
15. Is there something else you would like to comment, add or suggest?
I would like to express again that I am very grateful that I was able to do my internship in such a great and creative place as Astral Junction.
Bruno (Italy)
1. How would you describe this internship experience to others:
it was very particular and useful for my life and for my future, because i did a lot of things that i've never done before.
2. Discuss the challenges of your internship experience and ways they may be improved:
everything was a challenge here, because i was aware that cleaning, cooking, dealing with unknown people, painting, printing graphics on clothes was something i've never did and something to learn about
3. Discuss the strong points of your internship experience:
a strong point was the collaboration with Guillermo in his album, a thing that made me realize that the fusion of rinascimental/classical music with ambient/techno it's okay and also interesting, because as a puritan, I would never have done such a thing. another one was the opportunity of study music at work and also discover others type of arts that weren't music
4. Looking back, what do you wish you would have known before starting this internship?
maybe the german language, but it's something for me, not indispensable for the internship
5. How did you feel about your training and mentoring/supervision?
my training with Guillermo was great because he was very careful about my job for give me advice and correct me
6. What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned this fall/spring/summer?
i think that the greatest lesson that i've learned here is to be always organized and decide which things
7. What was the most rewarding thing about working at Astral Junction this summer?
the most rewarding thing for me was to have knowledge for complete my task well.
8. What was the most challenging thing about working at Astral Junction?
sometimes for me the hardest part was understanding english and be organized.
9. Tell us about any new skills, techniques and knowledge you gained this summer:
in this internship i earned a lot of knowledge about cooking and deal with problems; i also learned how to use Photoleap for edit photos and Ableton for record and edit music.
10. If you could make a change to your internship experience, what would you change?
if i was able to change something that nobody can control, i would like to change the weather.
11. How did this internship match your expectations? Please also rate it from 0 to 10, being 0 the lowest rate and 10 the highest
10
12. What do you believe the next step is in your career path, and how can we help you get there?
my goal now is to finish school and enroll in a conservatory of music, and in the meanwhile continue to work and participate in some music competition to let people know about me
13. Would you recommend this internship to other students? Why or Why not?
absolutely yes, this kind of thing it's helpful in life and also very important because gave to you awareness about what is being an adult instead of a teenager.
14. Please rate your Internship experience from 0 to 10, being 0 the lowest rate and 10 the highest
i would rate my experience a solid 9/10
15. Is there something else you would like to comment, add or suggest?
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