Functional Trainee Program FTP - Corporate Communication

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Marketing & Communications

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Graduate

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Our key objective in Corporate Communication is to manage the reputation of our company internally and externally.

Are you currently in the home stretch of your academic career and ready for the next challenge? Do you have a passion for sports and want to build your career in a global company? Is your number one goal to work in Communication/PRat adidas? Welcome to the Corporate Comms functional trainee program! We offer an 18-month program with rotations in some of the following areas:

· Public Relations (PR adidas, PR Reebok)
· Corporate Communication (External & Internal Comms)
· Content Strategy & Content Creation

Your profile

· A Bachelor's or Master's degree with a strong academic record in communications, media, or other relevant subject
· International mindset/experience
· Relevant practical experience of up to 18 months from various work placements (with companies, editorial offices, agencies, etc.)
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
· Ideally German language skills
· True affinity/passion for sport and interest in the sporting goods industry
· Living the 3 Cs
· Creativity
· Confidence
· Collaboration
· Complex thinking ability and creative problem solving
· Strong customer focus and mindset
· Energetic team player & creator

You can apply for the FTP regardless of your citizenship. If you will make it to the final round and receive an offer, the offer would be pending on the approval of the residence and work permit for Germany. We will support you in obtaining those.

How to apply?

Please impress us with your CV, reference lettersand university transcriptsin English, if you believe that you have what it takes to shape the future of sports together with us
by February 28th, 2018 (no cover letter necessary). After submitting your documents please complete our Video Interview by clicking on the following link.

https://adisearch3.wepowapp.com/pi/f09044f334f4fbb7082902f3f52c4ed6

The video interview must be completed as well until
February 28th, 2018 . Please note that we will only consider applications, which have been submitted via the career portal and have completed the video interview.

Like yours - our world is constantly evolving and changing – CREATING THE NEW is our strategy to shape the future of sports. We expect you to live our adidas behaviors
Creativity, Collaboration & Confidence every single day.

Application/Selection Process

· Online Application + Video interview to be submitted until 28.02.2018
The online application needs to include your CV, reference lettersand university transcripts. You must also complete this video interview. Your application will only be considered after completion of the video interview.
· Business challenge
· Assessment Center
(the assessment center will take place May/June)
· The decision on who will join our FTP program will be made within 2-3 days after the Assessment Center took place

This exciting program will start on October 1st, 2018!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions: