Intern in the Space Training Team - Video and Multimedia Production - European Space Agency (Porz-Wahn)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Space Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Filming astronauts and editing material for production of public outreach and space training videos
• Preparing media for training material for astronauts and ground-based communicators
• Developing multimedia including infographics, illustrations, and animations for videos, PowerPoint slides, E-Learning, posters and other purposes

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University student, preferably in final or second-to-last year of Master's level course, with proof of enrollment for entire internship duration
• Languages: English (C1)
• Key skills: Proficient in Adobe CC (especially Premiere) or equivalent, Good camera skills (photo and video), Good general multimedia/design skills, Experience in creating infographics and/or working with technical/scientific information (helpful), Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas (helpful), Audio processing skills (helpful)

Contract and working arrangements

Working arrangements: EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany.

Hiring unit: Space Training Team, Human and Robotic Exploration Directorate.

Position details

Reference

1452999833

Last Verified

9 November 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Intern in the Space Training Team - Video and Multimedia Production at ESA based in Porz-Wahn (Traineeship). The vacancy reference is 1452999833.

Job Requisition ID:21135

Date Posted:1 November 2026

Closing Date:30 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method:External Only

Directorate:Human and Robotic Exploration

Location EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany

Our team and mission

The Space Training Team is responsible for the training of European, International Partner (NASA, ROSCOSMOS, JAXA,Canadian Space Agency) and other astronauts about the systems and payloads (experiments) of the Columbus European Laboratory. In addition, the Space Training Team conducts specialist training in Robotics and Space Analogues. In addition to astronauts, we also train the Ground Support Personnel, or communicators, who support the operation of systems and payloads on board the International Space Station (ISS).

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

​We are looking for talented, enthusiastic interns with great multimedia skills (video, graphics, design) to be involved in exciting projects in the Space Training Team. You might be involved in making videos that will be watched by astronauts on board the International Space Station (or even on Artemis Moon missions!) or preparing media for training material for astronauts and the ground-based communicators who support them. There is always a new challenge, and new opportunities. Are you ready for them?

​Your tasks might include filming astronauts and editing material for production of public outreach and space training videos, as well as developing assorted multimedia (eg. infographics, illustrations, animations) for use in videos, PowerPoint slides, E-Learning, posters and other purposes.

For further information on this internship, please click here: ESA - Space training team – media production​

Behavioural competencies

Education

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Excellent spoken and written English (C1).

An interest in human spaceflight would be an advantage but is not essential as you will develop this! A scientific background or interest in science is advantageous but not a requirement as we will help you. Above all you must be enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated.

Essential skills:

- proficient in using Adobe CC (especially Premiere) or equivalent; - good camera skills (Photo and video); - good general multimedia/design skills.

Helpful:

- experience in creating infographics and/or working with technical/scientific information; - experience of using Learning Management Systems (eg Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas); - audio processing skills.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 9 November 2026, 1 day ago.

The application deadline is 30 November 2026, 19 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 9 November 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ESA see the ESA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Porz-Wahn see our Porz-Wahn location page.

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