
Claudia Ingelmann, M.A.
Current job:
Personal Assistant to the Mayor
Studies in Mannheim:
German Studies
Highest degree:
Master's
Career
While I was enrolled in German Studies, I was already gaining hands-on experience in journalism. I was the chief editor of the bASTA student magazine and worked freelance for the Rheinpfalz newspaper. In addition, I completed valuable internships at TV and radio stations, such as 3sat/
Tips for starting your career
I would recommend everybody interested in journalism or public relations to do internships at newspaper publishing companies, radio or TV stations during their semester breaks. Having done internships is very important to find a job in this field.
Relevance of the studied program
Studying at the University of Mannheim was relevant to my career as I gained key competences. The hands-on seminars with editors of the Mannheimer Morgen newspaper were particularly useful. Of course, I was able to expand my horizons throughout the entire program.
Last updated: February 2023
Credit: DAS BILD, Jörg Schäfer Fotografie