Web3 Internship – External Communications

Who we are

Bitpanda is on a mission to reinvent the world of finance and bring investing closer to everyone, everywhere. Today’s financial ecosystem is complex, exclusive and expensive, and we’re here to change this as the #1 investment platform in Europe and beyond. Our platform is rooted in the belief that investing should be safe, easy and accessible to all. With Bitpanda, everyone has the freedom and flexibility to invest in what they believe in - commission-free stocks, cryptocurrencies or even precious metals - starting from as little as $1.

Our story started in 2014 with our founders, Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer. Since then, we’ve grown to a powerful and diverse team of almost 1,000 people who represent more than 50 nationalities. Headquartered in Vienna, we’re proud to be Austria’s first unicorn and one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Europe. Our innovative technology serves over 3.5 million users and operates across multiple hub locations. Our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. If you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Ready to invest in you? As an intern at Bitpanda, you won’t be fetching coffees. Instead, you’ll be empowered to grow and make a real impact — right from day one! By being on Team Bitpanda, you’ll work with and learn from the best of the best, gaining a full insight into the industry. We also offer team bootcamps for learning more about the agile work environment, task management, blockchain technology and more. So come join us, and together, we’ll continue to turn the world of investing upside down!

Start date: 1 May 2022
Duration: 6 months
Working Hours: 40 hours

Your Mission:

‍You’ll become a team member of Bitpanda’s Global Communications team which has the clear goal to elevate Bitpanda’s communications efforts to new heights. We’re moving the needle for Bitpanda through telling insightful news stories, reputation management, thought leadership, while spreading the word about financial literacy.

What you'll do:

• Support Bitpanda’s global communication activities and ensure that press material is up to date and available to both the internal team + external partners such as communications agencies.
• Take responsibility for the creation of briefing documents and update the global media list on a regular basis.
• Assist with media pitchings (on-time and real-time).
• Help with creating and curating Bitpanda content such as the creation of newsworthy PR stories, data-driven stories and supporting with writing materials and translations.
• Assist with administrative duties, schedule, coordinate and attend various events and perform research activities.

Who you are

• Motivated, ambitious person with hands-on mentality able to adapt to an fast-paced work environment
• Experience with Communications & Public Relations is mandatory
• Top-notch writing skills
• Project management skills
• Creativity regarding storytelling angles
• Focused personality and attentive to details
• DE or EN fluency preferred

What’s in it for you

• Flexibility-first approach to work* including:

• Unlimited fully-paid Annual Leave
• Recharge Breaks
• 20 weeks gender-neutral Parental Leave

• Hybrid Working*:

• 60 days Work From Anywhere
• €500 Work from Home budget

• An attractive individual stock option plan* in a high growth company, and a competitive salary
• Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
• Occasional company-wide and team events  - both in-person and virtually!
• Learning & development opportunities
• Top-notch “tech pack” – your choice between PC or Mac
• A brand new, optimised-for-hybrid-working, HQ office located in Vienna’s fintech hub (in the second district) as well as local office location hotspots in Berlin, London, Madrid, Barcelona and Milan (to name just a few!)
• Bitpanda sustainable merch to keep you swagged out and living the Bitpanda brand
• A global Bitpanda team of fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people who are united (across cultures and time zones) by our unique way of working

* These benefits do not apply for our internships

And, above all, the opportunity to learn & grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey to become Europe’s #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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