Working Student Technical Writing m/f/d

As an employer, we are PRO YOU – because the human being is at the center for us. We take responsibility for each other, create continuous development opportunities, and offer an environment that promotes professional and personal growth – with flexible working time models.

Empolis - Intelligence for better decisions

Empolis is a leading provider of cloud-based software in the field of Intelligent Decision Support Solutions based on Artificial Intelligence. As part of the Proalpha Group, Empolis is the digital sparring partner for medium-sized businesses at 66 locations worldwide. Our approach is the intelligent linking of Knowledge and Content Management in standardized SaaS products according to the motto “DECIDE. RIGHT. NOW.“ Around 700,000 professional users worldwide use Empolis solutions every day to serve approximately 40 million end customers. We are shareholders of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and represented on the board of the Science and Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern (SIAK).

You work part-time (20 hours during the semester) at our Kaiserslautern location and on some days from your home office.

Your tasks – contra boring, PRO YOU  

As a working student m/f/d in Technical Writing, you will support our editorial team in preparing technical content related to our software products in an understandable and structured manner. You will gain insights into modern technical documentation, work closely with development and product management, and be able to apply your academic knowledge directly in practice. Our joint office day in Kaiserslautern is on Tuesdays; furthermore, mobile working is part of our work mode.

• Documentation: You will support the creation, revision, and maintenance of our technical product documentation.
• Preparation: You will prepare technical content in a structured and target-group-oriented manner and help to present complex information comprehensibly.
• Research: Together with development, product management, and the editorial team, you will research information on new features and existing products.
• Quality: You will support the review and standardization of documentation, terminology, and editorial standards.
• Tools: You will work with our documentation systems and learn to use modern editorial tools, structured formats, and AI-supported applications.

Your profile – contra 08/15, PRO YOU  

• Education: Ongoing studies in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Media Communication, Computer Science, or a comparable degree program
• Work Experience: Initial practical experience in technical documentation, editorial work, or software environments
• Expertise: Interest in technical contexts and digital documentation; initial exposure to Markdown, XML, Git, or comparable tools is a plus
• Personality: Structured and meticulous way of working, enjoyment in making complex content understandable, as well as an open and communicative nature
• Language skills: Very good German and English skills for communication in an international environment 

Your Benefits – contra basic, PRO YOU  

• PRO Flexibility: Flexible working time models, home office
• PRO Development: Support for personal and professional further development, international career opportunities, cross-group career prospects, diverse training offerings, development discussions
• PRO Values: Open communication, “Du” culture (informal address), team spirit, respect, appreciation, joint team and company events, weekly office day
• PRO Extras: Onboarding concept, Employee Assistance Service, employee offers

PRO YOU – Your Strengths, Your Career 

We look forward to your application and getting to know you! Please send us your CV, your certificate of enrollment, and a current transcript of records via our online portal.

Upon receipt of your application, you will receive a confirmation, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The next step may be a preliminary interview with us or a direct introductory meeting with the department. 99% of initial interviews take place online. 

Questions? Get in touch – we are happy to help!