Deutsche Welle (DW) Traineeship 2026-2027 for Journalists: (Deadline 18 November, 2024)

Applications are open for the DW Traineeship 2026-2027. DW is looking for creative people, who are interested in a comprehensive, high quality journalism program with an international broadcaster and who want to help shape the journalism of the future.

The 18-month paid journalism program is considered one of the most prestigious of its kind in Germany – and beyond. It covers a range of fields and skills, such as TV-moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism and working with AI-tools. The topics are explored in seminars and workshops at DW’s editorial offices in Bonn and Berlin, along with our regional bureaus across the globe.

Benefits

• Receive trainee salary
• International broadcaster in 32 languages
• Crossmedia: TV, online and radio
• Six months of seminars
• Internships in Berlin and Bonn
• Placements with DW foreign bureaus
• International multimedia projects
• Work with well-known media trainers

Eligibility

• Open to young people from all over the world interested in a comprehensive, exceptional quality journalism program with an international broadcaster.
• Candidates should have journalism experience or be passionate about switching to journalism from law, economics, the sciences or technology/IT.
• They are looking for open-minded people full of creative ideas. Specifically, they are looking for experts from diverse disciplines. You should also be able to think independently and develop own ideas.
• For the bilingual DW traineeship they are looking for:
  • Native speakers of a DW program language with excellent knowledge of English (C1/C2) and a good knowledge of German (B1/B2).
  • Native English speakers / Proficient English users (C1/C2) with a good knowledge of German (B1/B2).
  • Native German speakers / Proficient German users (C1/C2) with excellent knowledge of English (C1/C2).
• Candidates must also have completed a university or college degree or apprenticeship.

Application

To qualify for one of the 12 coveted spots, applicants must complete a multi-level application process, submit creative ideas and take part in an online assessment.

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For more information, visit DW Traineeship.