Governmental & Public Affairs Internship/Working Student

Join TYTAN's Growth team in Berlin as a Governmental & Public Affairs Intern or Working Student. You will monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and security-policy developments, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to TYTAN's positioning in the public sector.

What you'll do

• Monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and security-policy developments at the national and EU level (defense, counter-drone, public procurement)
• Prepare briefings, position papers, and background analyses for the founders and key stakeholders
• Support the preparation of meetings, appointments, and events with representatives from politics, public administration, and defense
• Build and maintain a stakeholder and contact database of relevant decision-makers and institutions
• Research funding programs, tenders, and public procurement procedures (national & EU)
• Contribute to TYTAN's external communications and positioning toward public sectors
• Take ownership of your own projects that advance our political visibility and network

What you'll need

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Economics, Security/Defense Policy, or a related field
• Strong interest in politics, security and defense topics, and European sovereignty
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to distill complex matters clearly and concisely
• Analytical, structured thinking and a diligent, independent way of working
• Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
• Confident with common office software (or equivalent tools)
• Discretion and a professional approach to handling sensitive information
• Minimum availability of 4 months, on-site in Berlin

Nice to have

• First hands-on experience in public affairs, government relations, an association, ministry, parliamentary office, think tank, consultancy, or NGO
• Understanding of political decision-making processes at the federal and/or EU level
• Knowledge of public procurement, defense policy, or regulatory frameworks
• An existing network in the political or security-policy environment
• Additional languages (e.g., French) are a plus

What they offer

• Monthly allowance of €68 in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit
• Regular health care events including health check-ups, skin screenings, and mental health workshops
• Referral bonus when someone you refer joins the team
• Regular team events on- and off-site
• Corporate discounts across partner brands
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model