
Working Student Social Media (m/f/d)
- Hybrid
- Köln, Germany
- Marketing
Job description
Hey! We are Kapten & Son – with over 250 employees, we work every day to become Europe’s leading D2C backpack brand.
Be(come) part of the experience as a Working Student Social Media (m/f/d)!
We’re looking for you if you want to actively shape our social media world, bring creative content to life, and enrich our team with fresh ideas and a real hands-on spirit.
Start date: as soon as possible
What you’ll move with us...
You edit and produce social media videos, e.g., using CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro, creating high-quality content that excites our community
You support us during photo and video shoots, from preparation through to execution and post-production
You flexibly contribute to day-to-day social media management, jumping in wherever you're needed
You maintain and manage our Instagram channels, plan and schedule posts, and create engaging stories
You handle communication and coordination with content creators and external enquiries
Optional: You step in front of the camera yourself, e.g., for Reels or story content (not a must, but a real plus!)
What's already in your bag...
You are currently enrolled in a degree programme and can contribute at least 16–20 hours per week as a working student
Interest in social media, content creation, and digital trends
First experience in video editing, or the willingness to get up to speed quickly
A basic understanding of Instagram and common social media formats
Creativity and a good eye for visual content
A reliable, structured, and independent working style with a willingness to take ownership
Team spirit and the drive to get stuck in within a dynamic environment
Flexibility and openness to taking on a variety of tasks
Your benefits with us…
Flexible Working: Flexible hours and the option to work remotely half of the time
Workation: Want to explore the world? No problem. Work up to two weeks per year from your favorite place in Europe
Feel-Good Atmosphere: A modern office directly on the Rhine, with everything you could want – from our in-house barista to subsidized meals
#crewloveistruelove: Regular company and team events as well as creative workshops
Students Club: monthly activity with all interns and working students
Learning & Development: Personal development opportunities and quarterly feedback sessions
Discounts: Corporate benefits and discounts on our products
Volunteer Day: Paid time off for your volunteer work #SocialResponsibility
→ You can find more insights into our daily work life on our Instagram channel: @kaptenandson.career
Being a Kapten by heart means being there for one another. 🧡
We put our whole heart into everything we do and act with great passion. We think outside the box, are solution-oriented, and innovative.
Carolin is looking forward to hearing from you!
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At Kapten & Son we love all' our facets because each of us is unique, or as they say in Cologne: 'Jeder Jeck ist anders'. That's why we promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and supported.
We therefore look forward to all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
MEET OUR RECRUITING TEAM

Deniz Demirdere
HR Business Partner - Retail

Friederike Färber
Head of People & Culture
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