What we offer you

You have finished your studies or are about to do so and would like to contribute your acquired knowledge and creative ideas to us without committing yourself to a specific job?   

Get to know an international specialty chemicals group from a wide range of perspectives during the 18‑month trainee program and prepare yourself for a management career at Evonik.

We will design the structure of the program together with you, individually tailored to your strengths and interests. Starting on November 1, 2026, you will work on exciting and challenging projects across various departments and business units of the company. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a project focusing on social and/or sustainability topics. These activities will take place together with other Evonik trainees. A three‑month stay abroad is also an integral part of the program.

Embedded in the company’s network, you will learn from the best and be supported by a senior leader who will act as your mentor. We look forward to embarking on this journey with you!

Please apply online by April 15, 2026 with complete application documents. This enables us to process your application quickly and protect the environment. For a complete application, in addition to a cover letter and CV, please also submit employer and degree certificates and as well as current grade transcripts from your studies.

You can expect to receive feedback on your application by May 18, 2026.

The final selection of applicants will take place on June 11, 2026 as part of a on site assessment center in Essen.  

On November 1, 2026, the trainee program offers you the start of an exciting career in the Evonik Group. We look forward to receiving your application!   

Find out more about the trainees in our other trainee programs here:

Trainee Programs for Young Professionals - Evonik Industries

Responsibilities

• As part of the trainee program, you will get to know the various tasks and functions of our Communications department and have the opportunity to broaden and apply your professional expertise in a wide range of areas

• Gain insights into different fields such as internal communications, external communications, and market communications, while building a strong network within the company

• Ensure a current, diverse, and positive corporate presence across internal and external digital media, and actively support ongoing company projects from a communications perspective

• Conduct research and independently write editorial content, preparing it in a way that is tailored to specific target groups and media formats

• Actively contribute to the implementation of internal and company-wide campaigns and bring in your creative ideas

• Work with external service providers and agencies and take the opportunity to expand your network beyond the company

Requirements

• Successfully completed university degree, for example in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Journalism, or the Humanities

• Strong enthusiasm for writing with a keen sense for clear and comprehensible communication, as well as enjoyment of creative work and networking

• Initial practical experience in the field of communications, e.g., in media or corporate communications – ideally including editorial work

• Experience in digital communications, e.g., working with social media, content management systems, or digital campaigns

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, Adobe Creative Cloud)

• Business‑fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, as you will be working in an international environment

• Analytical and structured working style, enabling you to independently develop creative solutions, along with enthusiasm for forward‑looking topics and interest in current digital developments, especially artificial intelligence

Your benefits

With us, it's not just performance-related pay and support for your personal development and professional qualifications that are a matter of course. Discover your other benefits with us:

• Permanent employment contract: After successful completion of the trainee program, you will be taken on as a permanent employee

• Smart Work: Flexible working hours in the home office and the office (depending on the role, up to 60% remote work) – find the model that suits you best with us

• Working hours: Standard 37.5-hour week and flextime

• Vacation: 30 days’ vacation & additional vacation

• Remuneration: Above-average remuneration, profit-sharing and employee tariffs & discount campaigns

• Further development: Promotion & further development through mentoring programs as well as the assumption of responsible tasks that prepare you for your future specialist or management position

• Future: company pension scheme & long-term account

• Health: Health management with a wide range of offers. Promotion of the use of our in-house fitness studios and a wide range of sports and exercise programs

• Catering: Healthy & balanced meals in our staff restaurants

• Corporate culture: We promote an open culture with equal career opportunities for all employees in over 100 countries and focus on diversity as a success factor for more creativity, innovation and sustainability

• Family & career: Support through childcare facilities, childcare allowance, children's holiday program and support services for caring for relatives (e.g. time off work)

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com .

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Giovanni Campanelli

Company is

Evonik Industries AG