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Kick off a creative career with world-class work experience.
In Berlin, old factory buildings and deserted barracks are being converted into creative spaces, and it’s this image that best sums up Berlin’s approach to the creative sector. It’s out with the old and in with the new as more money is pumped into the sector than ever before – all with an estimated €174bn turnover.
Here, you’ll gain key industry insight as you work with top creative professionals. And that’s not all: you’ll also have the chance to experience a complete cultural immersion. From underground music to fascinating history and delicious food, Berlin has it all.
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Our partner firms are selected to offer you a diverse range of internship opportunities. We’ll build your program carefully, taking your aspirations into account in order to create an internship that accelerates your career. And we’ll offer a comprehensive package of support; from help with your visa application to community dinners and trips while you’re in Berlin.
Our wide range of firms can offer internships in several sectors, including:
– TV Production
– Film Production
– Costume & Makeup
– Radio
– Performing Arts
– And many more
We build our skills workshop with one goal in mind: to prepare you for your internship and beyond. A typical session will see you working with coaches and speakers to boost your core skills.
Your 1-to-1 session is an opportunity to look back on your career so far. Reflect on what has gone well and what could have gone better; then turn your eye to the future. With professional career advice, you’ll emerge from this session ready for anything.
Throughout your internship, we’ll also offer personalized interview tips and career advice.
Use your international internship to build a network of contacts. Head out to a top industry session and meet your fellow creatives; swap ideas and impress your colleagues. It might just pay off.
Throughout your internship, you’ll have access to our online portal of resources. Apply what you’ve learned to your internship.
Check out our Career Development section below for the details.
Stand out with a CV or resume tailored to perfection. We’ll help you get yours ready to send out.
Upon completion of your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
Our local team is on the ground to offer support throughout your time in Berlin. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best hotspots or you want to know the best place to enjoy some German beer, we’ll be there.
Nerves are normal when starting a new job. Settle in by joining the Beyond Community, a group of interns all living and working in Berlin. Some will have been in the city for longer, so take their advice to get a head-start on exploring.
When you touch down in the city, we’ll get you up to speed with everything awaiting you in Berlin.
After the orientation, our welcome lunch or dinner will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow interns better. Many of our previous interns have made friends for life during their internship programs!
Unwind after a challenging week at work with our regular community meals. Catch up with your friends, kick back, and relax!
Your time in Berlin is about more than just world-class work experience. It’s also the chance to immerse yourself in another culture. We’ll help your immersion by organizing three exciting day trips where you’ll tour around Berlin, enjoying art, food and sophisticated culture. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be an expert!
Check out the Community section below for more details.
As well as your trips and dinners, why not head along to our social events? Join your friends and have some fun!
As your internship draws to a close, celebrate your achievements with your community. Then say goodbye.
If you need a visa to work in Berlin, we’ll be ready to help. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
We’ll be there when you touch down, ready to take you to your new accommodation.
You’ll receive a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies to welcome you to Berlin.
You can request a country-specific SIM card from us, and we’ll provide it upon arrival. So that you can keep in touch easily during your stay.
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We’ll build an internship in the creative industry that will allow you to go beyond.
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, choose an internship program that’s right for you.
There’s never been a better time to get involved in the German creative sector. Today, the German government is making It easier than ever to try something creative. From more accessible financing to promotion opportunities abroad, the creative sector is the jewel in their crown. Berlin is about to sit at the epicentre of a creative explosion; are you ready to jump in?
With its diverse and youthful population, there’s always something else to discover in Berlin. Meet new people and experience the city.
Prepare for the challenges of your internship with our immersive skills workshop.
Under the watchful eye of professional coaches and inspirational speakers, you’ll undertake a wide range of exercises in key areas; from effective leadership to adaptability and building a personal brand.
You’ll leave this session feeling ready to take on whatever your internship can throw at you.
Take a step back from your busy internship to review your career so far. From your successes and failures to your professional goals, you’ll draw on the insight of a career coach in this 1-to-1 session.
You can pencil in your meeting depending on what you want to get out of it. Some want an opportunity to prepare for their internship; if this is the case, take an early appointment to set out some goals and expectations. Others prefer to use their session to mark the half-way point of their internship; here, you can assess how you’ve performed so far, then make any adjustments or improvements for your final few weeks in Berlin.
Lastly, you might opt to use your session to cap off your internship. Review what you’ve achieved, then consider what’s next in your career.
Throughout your program, you’ll also have access to personalized career advice and interview support. We’ll help you tailor your CV or resume to top industry standards; and we’ll help you perfect your LinkedIn profile.
Our range of online tools will boost your skills and employability. Apply what you’ve learned for career success!
Here are just some examples of the support we provide:
– A personal development plan toolkit
– Online interview skills seminars
– Sessions on building your brand and communication
– And many more useful resources you can access at any time
Hectic and always changing, there’s something new to learn every day in this industry. Try to keep up as you learn the ropes; you’ll soon find success. Here’s a few responsibilities you might find yourself tasked with:
– Assist with rehearsal organization and logistics
– Develop skills in industry software eg. Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects
– Film and edit footage for promotional material
– Research and compile interview questions for talent
– Assist with props, stage management, and lighting
With your Beyond Community by your side, you’ll experience everything that Berlin has to offer you.
A city that’s always changing, Berlin lies right on the edge of cultural reinvention. Its urban sprawl gives way to something truly special; guided tours and historical monuments explore Berlin’s past, while modern art installations and underground music experiences herald the future. And with countless nationalities represented here, the diversity of Berlin is unmatched.
With your regular schedule of trips, dinners and community events, Berlin will soon feel like your second home.
Before you get started, we’ll take you on a comprehensive orientation around Berlin. This is your chance to get familiar with everything awaiting you in the city; from your workload to all the trips and social events you’ll be enjoying. You’ll also get regular community dinner invites, so head along!
The key to professional success is not just fantastic work experience. While you’re in Berlin, you’ll build up your own vital network of contacts. We’ll give the process a boost by sending you an invite to an exclusive industry event. Chat with your fellow entrepreneurs as you learn what makes your industry tick. Impress the right person and you might just have secured your next job.
A rich cultural playground, there’s nowhere quite like Potsdam. From the Sanssouci to the Babelsberg, you’ll find royal parks and palaces aplenty here, all soaked with history dating back to the eighteenth century. In fact, Potsdam houses the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany. Or why not head out to the Filmpark Babelsberg to get a look at a real-life film studio?
With masterpieces from all around the world concentrated in Berlin, there’s no better place to enjoy this art and food tour. Wind your way through the city, making your way through museums and galleries; spot a few old classics, then get to grips with something new and post-modern. And as you go, you’ll be snacking on delicious street food. Enjoy a bratwurst sausage or warm yourself up with a bowl of eintopf.
Step back in time with a visit to the Clärchens Ballhaus; an evening of fun and sophistication awaits. It’s one of the few places in Berlin where you can see just what it was like to enjoy the city’s Golden Twenties; experience live music, dancing and cocktails as you swing the night away. Find a partner or go solo, then get ready for a fantastic time!
If you’re curious about what exactly your TV, Theater, Film, Music internship might look like, here’s a look at a typical 6-week program.
After months of planning, you’ve finally made it. Step off the plane and take in that unmistakable first breath of a brand-new city. You’ll soon be immersed in the heart of Berlin; but first, meet us in arrivals and allow us to whisk you to your new home. From there, you can either sleep off the jet lag and settle in; or get out there and start exploring.
Join us on day two for your orientation, where you’ll soon settle in. We’ll get you up to speed with everything that awaits you in Berlin. In the evening, meet your new friends. You might want to introduce yourself over hearty currywurst and beer; you’ll soon be the closest of friends.
On your first day of work, get to know your new colleagues and the workload that awaits you; then dive in! Keep in mind that you’re here to learn; ask questions and watch your co-workers carefully. They’re keen to see you succeed, so take advantage while you’re here.
Even with the support of your colleagues, you’ll likely still find yourself challenged by your work. Take a skills workshop to get into the right mindset for the weeks ahead; undertake exercises in key skills alongside coaches and speakers, then leave this session ready for anything.
Soon enough, it’s already time for your first day trip. Make the journey out to Potsdam, a fairy tale city packed full of grand palaces and royal gardens. Explore some UNESCO sites and learn some history while you’re at it.
It’s your third week in Berlin, and your TV, Theater, Film, Music internship is going well. You might be getting to grips with lighting and set design, or proofreading scripts before they go out into the busy world of production. It’s a good time to reflect on your progress with your manager.
You’ve been working hard these last few weeks, so it’s time to take a break. Head out to a community dinner and catch up with your friends. Try something new as you explore Berlin’s offering of international restaurants.
You’ve probably picked up a few contacts of your own already, and you’re about to make a few more. Head out to a professional networking event and meet leaders in the entertainment industry; chat and share your thoughts on the latest developments in your sector. Hit it off with the right person and good things may come of it.
Your second trip is a cultural experience through the heart of Berlin. Enjoy some delicious German food as you experience art old and new; Berlin is a cultural hotspot, and there’s nowhere else in the world quite like it.
Your internship is nearing its end, and you’ve booked in your 1-to-1 career session to review what you’ve gained. From world-class professional experience to a cultural immersion like no other, it’s certainly been worth it. Finish your session by planning your next steps after leaving Berlin.
Your final trip will see you heading to the Clärchens Ballhaus. Find a partner and go dancing in this tribute to sophistication; enjoy the drinks and music as you soak up the authentic throwback atmosphere.
You’ve got one last event to attend before it’s time to leave Berlin: your farewell dinner. Pledge to keep in touch with your friends as you celebrate your achievements; then say goodbye. And before you’re due to fly out, make the most your remaining free time here. Enjoy Berlin’s Spy Museum as you discover a history of secret agents and espionage. Then have a cocktail in the Monkey Bar; enjoy the view of the Berlin Zoo as you do it!
We collaborate with a diverse array of companies, spanning from boutique PR firms to multinational advisory firms. Please note that these examples are purely for reference. The specific company you’ll be associated with will be determined by a wide range of criteria.
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Our housing partners in Berlin are carefully chosen to meet our stringent safety, quality and cleanliness standards. We offer mainly student accommodation or shared apartments. You’ll be living with fellow Beyond Interns, students and other young professionals. It’s a great way to build your own community, especially if you’re traveling from abroad.
You’ll have your own private bedroom with shared communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living spaces etc). All rooms come with bedding, Wi-Fi, and often have a desk. Locations will vary but you’ll always be placed somewhere with access to public transport. Depending on where your firm is, we try to ensure your commute time is no more than 30-60 minutes.
We’ll confirm your exact accommodation and location around 3-4 weeks before your TV, Theater, Film, Music internship begins. This is due to the demand for short-term accommodation and ever-changing availability.
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Our guarantee: In the highly unlikely event that we’re unable to find you a suitable role within your first and second preferred industries, you will receive a full refund of any program payments made.
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