About the Position We are seeking a motivated intern to join the BABLE Promotion and Communications Team for a 6-month internship, supporting the acquisition and delivery of services designed to enhance the visibility and appeal of urban and regional centres. This role focuses on promoting cities as dynamic hubs for business and investment, strengthening their urban identity and branding, connecting them to new networks and partners, and facilitating the exchange of best practices. It offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in strategic branding, innovative communications, and global city engagement. What you will be doing You will support our team in the acquisition and delivery of communication services for cities, regions and other clients, focusing on administrative and research support in the initial months, and expanding into client-facing and delivery roles as the internship progresses. In addition, a focus of the intern will be supporting the enhancement of the popular Smart in the City podcast. Please note, that these tasks are subject to change based on the evolving needs of the team and which projects are active at the time of the internship. ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEAM SUPPORT (Months 1–3) Organize and maintain project timelines, task lists, and documentation. Assist with scheduling workshops and meetings with city stakeholders. Coordinate internal team activities to ensure project milestones are met. Capture key insights and action points during meetings, ensuring they are effectively carried forward to drive project success. MEDIA AND EVENT SUPPORT (Months 1–3) Support the creation and scheduling of social media posts and newsletters to enhance city visibility. Research and document upcoming events relevant to city branding and visibility. Monitor and report on the performance of media campaigns. INNOVATION AND RESEARCH (Months 1–3) Conduct benchmarking and research on global city branding trends. Develop creative ideas for storytelling and thought leadership campaigns. Analyse data to support branding strategy recommendations. SUPPORTING SMART IN THE CITY - THE BABLE PODCAST (Months 1–6) Contribute to the planning and development of podcast episodes, including research, scripting, and guest coordination. Assist with post-production tasks such as editing support, show notes, and content distribution. Monitor podcast performance metrics and provide recommendations for growth and improvement. Plan and coordinate promotional efforts of the episodes, especially on LinkedIn. Research and recommend equipment and techniques to elevate audio quality and listener experience. CLIENT ACQUISITION SUPPORT (Months 4–6) Research prospective city clients and align their needs with our package offerings. Assist in the preparation of pitch decks, proposals, and other client-facing materials. Track and document outreach efforts, managing follow-ups and responses. DELIVERY SUPPORT (Months 4–6) Coordinate workshops and gather insights from city stakeholders. Help draft key messaging and visual assets for clients’ branding strategies. Assist in producing podcast content, including research, scripting, and coordinating interviews. What you can bring in Enthusiasm for global branding, city innovation, and strategic communication. Independence and a strong will to take initiative and bring new ideas to life. Strong organisational and research skills. Proficiency in English (C1 level); additional languages are a plus. Interest in urban development and sustainability. Basic knowledge of design or content creation tools is advantageous. Some prior experience with Canva is a plus. Some Premiere Pro editing experience is also a plus. Your profile Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, urban studies, or a related field. Ongoing Master’s Degree in a relevant field. Required language skills (written and spoken): English (C1 or bilingual); additional European languages are a plus, especially a high-level of German proficiency. Agile, self-responsible work style. What we offer to you An international work environment with 50 employees from 20 countries, and English as the main working language. Opportunities for personal and professional development through training and coaching, putting in place the stepping stones for future roles. Fun and engaging work location together with colleagues in two possible locations of preference - Stuttgart, Germany or Barcelona, Spain. The working culture and fellow colleagues of BABLE are something that colleagues cite as the 1 best thing about working for BABLE. Being part of a movement that turns great ideas for the cities of tomorrow into reality. Your work makes a real impact Flexible working hours and set-up (including some remote work as agreed upon). A flat company structure that provides the necessary autonomy and freedom in your work. WHO YOU WORK WITH: Your Direct Supervisor: Jeanne Tallon, Communications Officer and Coordinator of the Smart in the City Podcast, will be your direct supervisor. A detail-oriented and energetic professional, Jeanne exemplifies the career growth possible at BABLE, having transitioned from intern to full-time team member. With expertise in design, audio editing, social media, and communications delivery, Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to support your success. Your Team Lead: Tamlyn Shimizu, Global Partnerships & Communications Lead at BABLE Smart Cities and Host of the Smart in the City Podcast, will guide your broader team contributions. Tamlyn is a recognised leader in urban innovation, with an extensive network and reputation built over four years of leading and growing the team from the ground up. Her expertise spans strategic communications, global partnerships, and impactful storytelling. Your Team: You’ll collaborate with a dynamic and supportive group of professionals who are always ready to lend a hand while encouraging your independence and creativity. The team fosters an environment that balances guidance with autonomy, empowering you to grow both personally and professionally. About us BABLE was founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Research Society with the goal to create a digital knowledge exchange around smart city topics. This newly created platform was to enable city governments to find the right technologies that can improve the quality of life for their citizens. The impact of this platform and the following projects BABLE undertook in the years since its foundation increasingly helped to build a missing bridge between the public and private sector. In the last years the expansion from having just a knowledge platform to additionally having a fully distributed team of over 50 experts has enabled BABLE to build a proven track record with impactful projects with key players in the smart city field