Internship
and Job Offers

Your application should include the following items:

• Cover letter with preferred department
• Duration and time period of the internship
• Résumé
• Certificates & evaluations
• Proof of enrollment (and, if applicable, study regulations as proof of a mandatory internship)

Please send your application documents by email or postal mail to:

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
Ronny Opitz
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig
T +49 341 7104-215
praktikum@ltm-leipzig.de

If you meet the requirements and there are available internship positions, you will be invited to an interview, where a small Leipzig test will also be waiting for you. If you are applying for the Leipzig region, you will accordingly complete a test about the Leipzig region.

Unfortunately, we currently do not offer any training positions as part of a dual study program. 

You are a multi-talented person and interested in the various areas of tourism marketing? You care about the tourism development of the Leipzig region, and you find the variety of active, leisure, and cultural offerings exciting? You are a real team player? Then an internship in our "Region Leipzig" department is the right choice for you. Thanks to the close cooperation with all departments, you will gain comprehensive insights into the work of a tourism marketing organization.

Your tasks at a glance:

• Assisting in the creation and updating of tourism brochures (acquisition, correspondence) and merchandise items in cooperation with various agencies of LTM GmbH
• Supporting the editorial maintenance of the website leipzig.travel
• Researching and preparing content for the company’s own social media channels
• Assisting in supporting the LEIPZIG REGIO CARD partners
• Supporting the organization and follow-up of trade fairs and exhibitions, representing the Leipzig region at events
• Assisting in the organization and execution of press appointments and familiarization trips for journalists / multipliers
• Sending information materials to guests and multipliers
• Researching and updating tourism data and contacts
• Assisting in maintaining a photo archive
• Contributing to the quarterly report

Your profile

• excellent command of the German language
• good knowledge of at least one foreign language (preferably English)
• very good PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• affinity for online media, good social media skills
• good general knowledge and good knowledge of the Leipzig region
• strong communication skills when dealing with guests, partners, and colleagues
• structured working style, organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, and strong self-motivation
• friendly and well-groomed appearance

We offer

• a pleasant working environment in the heart of Leipzig
• guidance from a competent mentor
• ample room for action and creative freedom for your own ideas
• independent work, a steep learning curve, and your own project responsibilities
• participation in training sessions (product presentations, guided tours, site visits)
• introduction to the TYPO3 content management system
• free or discounted admission to various cultural institutions in Leipzig

About Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

LTM GmbH aims to promote tourism, events, and congress activities as well as image communication and location marketing in Leipzig and the region. Our mission is to market Leipzig worldwide as a city of music and culture, trade fairs, and congresses. With a team of around 50 employees, we strive to communicate Leipzig’s strengths and future opportunities and to sustainably establish the Leipzig brand.

An internship at LTM GmbH offers you the opportunity to apply the theories you have learned and gain practical experience in direct contact with customers and business partners. Responsible and independent work can be learned and strengthened in this way. Your tasks will be adapted to your current educational status and your skills. Your mentor will support you with advice and assistance as you complete your tasks.

Have we sparked your interest? Then send your application by email to:

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
Ronny Opitz
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig
T +49 341 7104-215
praktikum@ltm-leipzig.de

Further questions about your area of responsibility will be answered by:

Kathleen Schramm
Head of Region Leipzig Department
Tel. +49 341 7104-376
k.schramm@ltm-leipzig.de

You are highly organized and interested in events and marketing? Sustainability is also especially important to you? Then an internship in our “Event and Marketing” department is the perfect fit. As a team player, you can look forward to exciting project tasks.

Your tasks at a glance:

• Event: Lichtfest Leipzig
• Preparing for and participating in team meetings of the organizing committee
• Creating work materials
• Designing and editing presentations
• Supporting workflow monitoring
• Assisting with coordinating the event schedule, especially in the areas of technology, infrastructure, artist support, and communication
• Supporting artistic projects
• Supporting marketing activities

• Evaluation – preparing and analysing the visitor survey

   

• Sustainability: assisting in the company’s sustainability management
• Identifying and prioritising sustainable offers/topics
• Documentation and research on sustainability and tourism
• Initiating and supporting internal measures
• Exchanging with stakeholders and developing participation formats
• Assisting with strategy development and implementation

Your profile

• Structured working style
• Organisational talent, creativity, and flexibility
• Strong communication skills when dealing with partners
• Excellent command of the German language
• Confident knowledge of one or more foreign languages (preferably English)
• Very good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good general knowledge and familiarity with Leipzig

• 5–6 months of availability for your internship

   

We offer:

• A positive working atmosphere in a creative team
• Support from a competent mentor
• Room to contribute your own ideas
• Independent work, a steep learning curve, and your own project responsibilities
• Further training (product presentations, guided tours, visits)
• Free admission to various cultural institutions

About Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH

Our goal is to establish a strong image for Leipzig and the region as a destination for leisure and business travellers. Our tasks include promoting tourism, targeted congress and event marketing, image communication, and location marketing. Through target‑group‑specific marketing activities, we reach national and international decision‑makers, multipliers, and end customers. In a team of around 50 employees, we communicate the strengths and future opportunities of the city and region and work to firmly establish the Leipzig Region brand.

An internship at LTM GmbH offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in directly working with customers and business partners. You will learn and strengthen responsible and independent working skills. Your tasks will be tailored to your current educational level. Your mentor will support you throughout your internship.

Have we sparked your interest? Then send your application by email to:

Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Ronny Opitz
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig
T +49 341 7104‑215
praktikum@ltm-leipzig.de

If you have further questions about your area of responsibility, please contact:

Ms. Emilie Dias
T +49 341 7104‑357
e.dias@ltm-leipzig.de 

Are you articulate and enjoy preparing current Leipzig topics editorially and sending them worldwide via various communication channels? Do you work in a structured way and are you highly organized? Do you care about Leipzig’s tourism development and follow the city’s progress with interest? Photography and social media are also among your hobbies? Then an internship in our Public Relations/PR department is just right for you.

Thanks to close cooperation with the departments "Online Marketing/Social Media", "Marketing Services" and "Incoming", you will gain comprehensive insights into tourism marketing.

Your tasks at a glance:

• Press work – research and support for press texts, participation in press conferences
• Writing articles for the press NEWSROOM: www.mynewsdesk.com/de/leipzig
• Cooperation with the news agencies "Pressetext" and "dpa/News" aktuell – online editing and distribution of press texts: www.leipzig.travel/medien
• Press work for more than 50 municipalities in the LEIPZIG REGION and writing city portraits for the research portal: www.leipzig.travel/recherchetexte
• Support for editorial teams and blogs and assistance with writing scripts for TV crews
• “LEIPZIG Näher dran” – creating event texts for the supplement of the customer magazine of Leipzig Tourism and Marketing
• Organizing individual and group press trips to Leipzig
• Hosting travel bloggers on site and creating customized itineraries
• Organizing the “Tourism Breakfast on Tour” for multipliers in the LEIPZIG REGION
• Project management (e.g., Festival of Lights Leipzig) as well as support in organizing the “Tourism Breakfast” and the “Leipzig Tourism Award”: www.leipzig.travel/tourismusfruehstueck
• Photography at press conferences and image editing with Photoshop – maintenance of the digital photo archive: www.leipzig.travel/fotoarchiv
• Preparing the monthly press review and calculating advertisement equivalency values
• Office communication and correspondence with editorial teams and companies

Your profile:

• Very good command of the German language
• Good PC skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good general knowledge and strong knowledge of Leipzig
• Strong communication skills when dealing with customers, partners, and colleagues
• Organizational talent, creativity, flexibility, and high self-motivation
• Friendly demeanor and a well-groomed appearance

We offer:

• a friendly working atmosphere in the heart of Leipzig
• guidance from a competent and well-connected mentor
• lots of room for initiative and creativity – teamwork
• training in the TYPO3 content management system
• participation in press conferences, receptions, and lobbying events
• participation in training sessions (product presentations, guided tours, visits)
• free admission to various cultural institutions

About Leipzig Tourism and Marketing

The LTM GmbH aims to promote tourism, events, congress activities, image communication, and location marketing in Leipzig and the region. Our mission is the worldwide promotion of Leipzig as a city of music and culture, trade fairs, and congresses. With a team of around 50 employees, we strive to communicate Leipzig’s strengths and future opportunities and to establish the Leipzig brand sustainably.

An internship at LTM GmbH gives you the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience in direct interaction with customers and business partners. You will learn and strengthen responsible and independent work habits. Your tasks will be tailored to your current educational background and knowledge. Your mentor will support you throughout your internship.

Have we sparked your interest? Then send your application by email to:

Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Ronny Opitz
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig
T +49 341 7104-215
praktikum@ltm-leipzig.de

If you have further questions about your area of responsibility, please contact:

Andreas Schmidt
Head of Public Relations/PR
T +49 341 7104-310  
presse@ltm-leipzig.de

Are you interested in marketing and also enthusiastic about print and the internet? Are you able to work in a structured way and are you creative? Then an internship in our "Marketing Services" department is exactly right for you.

Your learning and training objectives

• Gain an overview of the tasks and departments of Leipzig Tourism and Marketing
• Apply theoretical knowledge acquired during your studies in practice
• Get to know and independently handle tasks in tourism marketing at Leipzig Tourism and Marketing
• Learn about and apply specific marketing tools used at Leipzig Tourism and Marketing, such as content management systems, proofreading symbols, etc.
• Gain practical experience in direct interaction with customers and business partners

Your tasks at a glance:

Main areas of activity:

• Tourism brochures  – assisting with development/updates
• Support of the “LEIPZIG CARD” (Welcome Card for tourists)
• Updating the website of LTM GmbH
• Trade fairs and exhibitions – organisational support in preparation, execution and follow-up
• Statistical tourism surveys

Cross-functional tasks:

• Tourism breakfast – support with organisation
• Quality management – updating service chains and action plans
• Office communication and correspondence
• Database work
• Project meetings – organisation and execution
• Learning and applying proofreading symbols

Your profile:

• Very good command of the German language
• Good knowledge of one or more foreign languages (preferably English)
• Good PC skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good general knowledge and knowledge of Leipzig
• Strong communication skills when dealing with customers, partners and colleagues
• Organisational talent, creativity, flexibility and high self‑motivation
• Friendly and well-groomed appearance

We offer:

• A friendly working atmosphere in the heart of Leipzig
• Support from a competent mentor
• A wide range of freedom for your own ideas
• Independent work, a steep learning curve and responsibility for your own projects
• Participation in training sessions (product presentations, guided tours, visits)
• Free entry to various cultural institutions

About Leipzig Tourism and Marketing

LTM GmbH aims to promote tourism, events and conventions, as well as image communication and location marketing in Leipzig and the region. Our task is the worldwide promotion of Leipzig as a city of music and culture, trade fairs and conventions. Together with a team of around 50 employees, we want to communicate Leipzig’s strengths and future opportunities and sustainably establish the Leipzig location brand.

An internship at LTM GmbH gives you the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience in direct interactions with customers and business partners. This helps you learn and strengthen responsible and independent working practices. Your tasks will be adapted to your current stage of education or studies and your knowledge. Your mentor will support you in completing your tasks.

Have we sparked your interest? Then send your application by email to:

Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Ronny Opitz
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig
T +49 341 7104-215
praktikum@ltm-leipzig.de

For further questions about your area of responsibility, please contact:

Thomas Köhn
Head of Marketing Services
T +49 341 7104-320
products@ltm-leipzig.de

Leipzig is an open-minded, creative, and vibrant city that continuously evolves with the times. For international press relations and marketing, flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a broad perspective are essential. Are you articulate, enjoy working in a team, and curious about international media professionals and various tourism markets abroad? Do you stay on top of things even in stressful situations and want to contribute your own ideas responsibly? Then apply now for an internship at Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH in the area of International PR & Marketing.

These tasks await you:

• International press trips for journalists, bloggers, influencers, as well as product training trips for tour operators/agents to Leipzig: organization, program development, invitation management, personal support
• Support for campaigns in selected markets such as Austria, Switzerland, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Czech Republic, Poland, the USA, and France
• Creating research texts and selecting images for market-specific publications, press releases, and newsletters
• Responding to inquiries from international multipliers, including research
• Sending and preparing information materials, brochures, etc. for multipliers
• Working with the content management system to update www.leipzig.travel
• Support with data maintenance and performance monitoring

You bring these skills:

• Very good German and English language skills; additional foreign language preferred
• Strong communication skills as well as confident writing and style
• Enjoy creating target-group-oriented content for media professionals and tour operators
• Structured and independent working style
• Organizational talent, creativity, and flexibility
• Awareness of layout and images
• Affinity for online tools and experience with search engines
• Good PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

We offer valuable experience and:

• A demanding, varied range of tasks that is enjoyable
• A dynamic working environment in the heart of Leipzig
• Support from a personal, experienced mentor
• Independent work with a steep learning curve and intensive development of your communication and organizational skills
• Training in the Typo3 content management system and the Pixxio photo database
• A wide scope for your own ideas
• Free or discounted admission to various cultural institutions in Leipzig
• Insights into tourism structures and participation in selected tours and visits in Leipzig

About Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH

The LTM GmbH aims to promote tourism, events, and congress activities as well as image communication and location marketing in Leipzig and the region. Our task is the worldwide promotion of Leipzig as a city of music and culture, trade fairs, and congresses. In a team of around 50 employees, we work to communicate Leipzig’s strengths and future opportunities and to establish the Leipzig brand sustainably. An internship at LTM GmbH gives you the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience in direct interaction with customers and business partners in the tourism industry. Responsible and independent work can thus be learned and strengthened. Your tasks will be tailored to your current educational level and knowledge. The team will support you with advice and assistance as you complete your tasks in the International PR & Marketing department.

Have we sparked your interest? Then send your application by email to:

Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Ronny Opitz
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig
Tel. +49 341 7104-215
praktikum@ltm-leipzig.de

PS: To simplify the application process, please let us know in your application which type of internship you would like to complete with us (mandatory or voluntary), how long you will be part of the team, and when you could start.