Junior-Managerin (m/w/d)

About MDR Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk

MDR stands as the largest media organization in Central Germany, dedicated to providing an independent and diverse range of online, television, and radio programming. Our workforce of approximately 4,000 professionals from various disciplines passionately strive daily to foster continuous development. Our collective goal is to offer an engaging program that reflects the regional diversity, introduces innovative original formats, and consistently creates new opportunities for democratic discourse.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Manager (m/w/d) to join our Operations Directorate, Main Department for Design and Production, External Production Section starting 1st November 2026. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Leipzig.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documentation.
• Collect and evaluate offers based on technical and commercial criteria.
• Authorize and process payments for production services ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Advise, organize, and commission production support both domestically and internationally.
• Handle commercial billing, sending, and filing of credit card receipts.
• Collaborate cooperatively with editorial teams and other departments involved in production processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Completed vocational training as a clerk for audiovisual media or equivalent business-related knowledge and skills obtained through relevant professional experience.
• Work experience in television, radio, or online production.
• Familiarity with computerized ordering and billing systems as well as production planning tools.

Desirable Additional Skills and Attributes

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Ability to quickly understand contextual content.
• Methodical, independent, diligent, and solution-focused work style.
• Strong communication skills, team orientation, and effective time management.
• Willingness to participate in occasional on-call duty during weekends.

Our Offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with transparent collective agreements, including annual vacation pay.
• Opportunities for mobile working from home or on the move depending on personal needs and role requirements.
• Access to specialized training courses, soft skills seminars, ARD.ZDF media academy, and leadership development programs.
• Additional employer benefits available through our career website.

Diversity and Inclusion

• MDR is a signatory of the Diversity Charter and is committed to equal opportunity and a discrimination-free workplace, valuing diverse life experiences and perspectives.
• Applicants with disabilities or equivalent status will be given preference when qualifications are equal.
• This area has a gender imbalance, and we particularly encourage qualified women to apply.
• The position is announced as full-time but can also be filled on a part-time basis.

Application

We would be delighted to receive your application. Please note that applications should be submitted by August 18, 2026.