Proxima Fusion · Munich
Working Student / Werkstudent – Communications and Content Creation
WHO WE ARE Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max ...
WHO WE ARE
Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first
spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich,
Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator
fusion power plant.
Our concept advances the most mature fusion technology out there, the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, through two next-generation
machines: Alpha and Stellaris. Our work combines stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and
high-temperature superconducting magnets to unlock higher-performance designs that were previously out of reach.
Turning these designs into a functioning fusion power plant requires excellence and ownership across every discipline, from
physics and engineering to software, manufacturing, law, and business functions.
WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION
- You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.
- You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.
- Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey.
- Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.
YOUR IMPACT
- Produce short- and long-form video content that explains complex science and highlights our engineers
- Create social media posts, written pieces, and campaign content across channels
- Support the development and production of multi-channel campaigns that bring Proxima's technology and mission to life
- Help shape how fusion energy is understood by the public, media, and decision-makers
- Learn how strategic communications are built, produced, and distributed inside a fast-moving deep-tech scale up
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Create and edit multi-channel content – Help plan, script, and produce posts, videos, and campaigns across LinkedIn, Instagram,
YouTube, and other platforms.
- Support video production – Assist in filming, editing, and optimizing short-form videos that showcase our people, our
technology, and our progress.
- Collaborate creatively – Work across the team to support with content that translates complex scientific and technical topics
into clear, compelling digital stories.
- Help shape Proxima’s online presence – Contribute ideas for visual identity, new content formats, and audience engagement
strategies.
- Analyze and improve – Track content performance and support data-driven recommendations to enhance reach and impact.
WHO YOU ARE
- Skills – Experience with creating and optimizing videos for different platforms (especially LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube),
video editing (e.g. Premiere Pro or CapCut), and visual content creation tools (e.g. Canva or Adobe Creative Suite).
- Creativity – You identify as a creator with a strong sense for storytelling, an eye for visual style, and a deep knowledge of
trends, algorithms, and best practices across social platforms (being Very Online is a plus).
- Technical curiosity – You don’t need to be an expert of fusion energy, but you’re motivated to learn about it and communicate
about it in engaging ways.
- Language – You are fluent in both English and German.
- Education – You are currently pursuing a degree, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Film, or a related field.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
- Technical Screening (30 min)
- Technical Panel (3x60 min)
- CEO call (30 min)
Please attach the following documents to your application:
- Cover letter
- CV or resume in English
- Link(s) to a digital portfolio and/or your social platform(s)
- Certificate of enrollment at your university
Important information
- Working part-time – You can work up to 20 hours per week.
- Enrollment – To qualify, you must be enrolled at a university and have not yet completed your degree.
- Duration – Minimum 6 months, open to longer.
- Location – You should live in or near Munich and be able to come to our office regularly to produce content
At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse
team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of
thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify,
what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.
Role
Working Student / Werkstudent – Communications and Content Creation
Locations
Published
March 3
Deadline
August 16