Working Student Communications & Branding (m/f/d)

// YOUR MISSION AT PICUS

• Website: You manage our website and keep it up to date, including portfolio pages and news. As we are launching a new website, you will play an active role in refining and further developing it over time.
• LinkedIn: You own our LinkedIn presence, from planning posts and campaigns to copywriting and visual execution, e.g. for announcements of new investments and funding rounds.
• Newsletter & Press: You create our quarterly newsletter, write press releases and maintain our distribution lists.
• Design & Branding: You design graphics for social media and print, as well as presentations, templates and event materials.
• Events: You support the preparation and, where applicable, the execution of our events.
• Strategy: You help shape the further development of our marketing strategy.
• Performance: You track how our channels perform (e.g. LinkedIn analytics) and turn the insights into concrete improvements.
• Own Projects: You bring your own ideas, such as new content formats, tools or workflows, and drive them independently from concept to launch.

// ABOUT PICUS

Picus Capital is a leading technology investor operating globally. We partner with ambitious and daring founding teams on their quest to build category-defining technology companies. We aim to be an entrepreneurial sparring partner for visionary founders from ideation to IPO and beyond. A privately financed structure enables us to invest permanent, flexible and long-term capital in a multitude of sectors.

Our young and hungry team has big ambitions and mirrors the founders we work with by constantly reimagining the status quo. We operate as a single aligned team across our offices in Munich, Berlin, London, New York and Bangalore. We believe in technological disruption across all geographies and industries and are guided by our own continuously challenged hypotheses.

// ABOUT YOU

• Studies: You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s program (3rd semester or above) or a Master’s program and expect to remain enrolled for at least one more year.
• Experience: You have gained first practical experience in communications, marketing or social media.
• Writing: You have a strong feel for language and write confidently in both German and English.
• Design & Tools: You are confident with Microsoft Office and social media and have a good eye for design, ideally with experience in Canva. Experience with Figma or Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus.
• Tech Affinity: Bonus points for basic web skills (e.g. HTML/CSS, or a CMS such as Webflow or WordPress) or experience using AI tools for content and design.
• Ownership: You take full responsibility for your topics, proactively bring your own ideas and enjoy turning them into results.
• Interest: You are excited about startups, venture capital and technology.
• Way of Working: You are motivated, creative and well organized, communicate clearly and work independently and on your own initiative.
• Attention to Detail: You work precisely, including documentation and tracking.

// YOUR LEARNING AT PICUS

• Communications in VC: You learn how a global investor communicates, from investment announcements to the newsletter for our network.
• Ownership from Day One: You take on your own channels and projects early on and see the direct impact of your work.
• Ecosystem Insights: You work closely with our investment team and get to know exciting founders and business models.

// YOUR BENEFITS AT PICUS

• Insights: You will get insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models with a flexible introduction to various business topics and a global perspective on the venture capital sector.
• Global Network: Engage in conversations with exceptional founders, experts and other stakeholders in the tech ecosystem. As part of these efforts, you will build and maintain a valuable personal network across the globe.
• Culture: We have an ambitious, entrepreneurial & caring company culture with very high standards, enabling you to take full responsibility early on. You will continuously interact with a global team, collaborate with colleagues across 5 offices and learn about each region’s ecosystems.
• Personal Buddy: During the onboarding process you will receive a personal buddy at Picus who will provide guidance and support as part of regular buddy sessions.
• Perks: Our interns and working students meet on a monthly basis for a regulars’ table. Additionally, we also have regular monthly and seasonal team events.

// GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Please include your current / predicted grade in your CV
• Please include a few work samples (e.g. designs, posts, texts) or a link to your portfolio
• Period: At least 12 months, 15–20 hours per week
• Office: Munich
• Compensation: Appropriate compensation in line with market standards

// EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Picus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, competence and merit.