Talent Meets Bertelsmann 2025

Since 2008, Bertelsmann has invited hundreds of international students to Berlin for three summer days full of networking, workshops and community events. The talents work in interdisciplinary teams on exciting case studies around current topics such as AI. They also collaborate with experienced entrepreneurs on business challenges in the fields of tech & data and the media industry.

In challenging workshops, the participants developed business ideas for different Bertelsmann divisions while working hand in hand with experienced entrepreneurs. A jury of Bertelsmann’s Executive Board members then chose the most promising ideas and concepts. The way in which all teams mastered the demanding tasks with creativity and entrepreneurial spirit left the jury immensely impressed.

After the award ceremony, the participants enjoyed the legendary TMB party and a concert with Roosevelt. On the third and last day of the event, our talents used the opportunity to get to know the colorful world of Bertelsmann on the Career Market, network with Bertelsmann representatives, receive feedback and benefit from an individual career coaching session.

We had an exciting time in Berlin and would like to thank everyone who made TMB 2019 an unforgettable experience. It was great to address the future challenges of our industry with the help of such inspiring talents. We are now eagerly expecting the 2020 edition of Talent Meets Bertelsmann! Stay tuned!

Why TMB?

At Talent Meets Bertelsmann 2025, you can get to know Bertelsmann from an inside perspective and build a valuable network. 

Use the opportunity to get to know different people working for Bertelsmann and make memories that will last a lifetime! You will become a lifelong member of the Talent Meets Bertelsmann network and enter the alumni community.

You can look forward to an interesting event: Talent Meets Bertelsmann offers exciting workshops, time for individual career consulting at the career market and an unforgettable party with a BMG talent in concert.

This year, TMB will take place from June 16 – June 18, 2025! Applications will be open from March 3 – April 27, 2025.

The Application Process

Once we have reviewed your application, you may be invited to the second round of the selection process, an asynchronous video interview. Alternatively, you can opt for a phone interview. If you managed to convince us, you will receive the invitation for the event soon after the interview.

At the time of the event, you must be an enrolled Bachelor, Master or MBA student, or a Ph.D. candidate in the field of data science (e.g. statistics, computer science or business analytics), business (e.g. economics or management) or creativity (e.g. humanities, media management or journalism). You need to provide proof of your proficiency in English, as the event will be held in English. You should also be enthusiastic about the media industry, entrepreneurial ideas and data.

About Bertelsmann 

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.7 billion in the 2018 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.