VIENNA PLUS
Arts & Education
Support for the Wien Museum
with Matti Bunzl, Director of Vienna's municipal museum
Spots: 1
Organization: The Wien Museum (since 1887) is an open house, committed to a pluralistic, cosmopolitan, and progressive society. The beautifully renovated institution is an incredible cultural resource and inspiring place for both Viennese residents and international visitors.
The museum’s collection comprises well over a million objects, from the most mundane everyday objects to rare, precious, high-quality art and items. Spanning the entire history of Vienna, it is among the most comprehensive holdings of any city museum. The institution is committed to expanding, preserving, and researching this extraordinary collection.
Education forms another pillar of the Wien Museum’s focus. The institution strives to ensure maximum accessibility across all its platforms: exhibitions, events, publications, and digital offerings. It also aims to play an active role in Vienna’s public sphere, inviting individuals and communities to help represent the city in all its diversity.
Possible project tasks:
Support for the museum within the education department and/or
Assistance for the marketing department
Other tasks regarding museology or archeology are possible depending on the aspirations and qualifications of the candidate
Preferred background/requirements:
Interest in history, art, museology, politics, and societal topics
Background in education, German studies, history, art, or marketing
C1 German language skills are required
TV and multimedia production from up close: learn the multi-faceted craft of modern journalism and editorial work
with Elisabeth Pfneisl, HolyScreen Media
Spots: 1
Organization: HolyScreen Media is a young TV production company and multimedia agency that combines longstanding journalist expertise with excellent audiovisual realization for digital platforms and broadcast TV. HolyScreen Media conducts production from the first ideas and drafts to the broadcast and translates complex issues into comprehensible and innovative formats. The company provides an interesting insight into all the different areas of TV production and current topics in the spotlight.
Possible project tasks:
Self-contained research analysis and quest for topics
Support for the organization and coordination of production tasks
Provision of permission to film and release forms
Communication with the protagonists of the shoots
Preparation and accompaniment of shootings
Clipping (inspection of material)
Transcription of interviews
Writing of texts for the press and the internet
Provision of props
Editorial assistance
Support with travel bookings (accommodation, mobility)
Support with the organization and coordination of the post-production
Preferred background/requirements:
Interest in politics, crime and societal topics
No fear of complex research, phone calls, and making new contacts
First editorial experiences in the areas TV, film, print or radio broadcasting
Versed in computer competencies
Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign
German language skills are beneficial, but not mandatory
Tutoring for Refugee/Migrant Children or Adults
with Katharina Kurzmann/Anna Schwendinger, Station Wien
Spots: 6
Organization: The mission of Station Wien is to create an exchange between different cultures by providing guidance through tutoring and learning support, as well as educational and social events for immigrants and educationally disadvantaged women with children.
Research project and requirements: Station Wien offers internships for dedicated, communicative and reliable volunteers who are interested in leading an English (or other language) conversation table or tutoring individual students in a diverse and multilingual environment. Therefore, excellent communication skills are required, as well as open-mindedness towards new people and situations. Station Wien is looking for team players (while co-working with the staff of Sprachencafé) who are capable of working independently: self-sufficiently preparing and leading the conversation tables or tutoring classes. If you decide to offer individual tutoring classes advanced German skills will be highly appreciated.
Required background: Students across a variety of academic disciplines who are interested in sharing their knowledge and gaining teaching experience. Possible fields are (but not limited to): English, German, Mathematics, Science, etc. For subjects other than English, basic German skills are required.
Read what Anna Selleck and David Chu say about their internship at Station Wien!