Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Deutsche Welle International Journalism Traineeship for interested candidates worldwide.
The DW International Journalism Traineeship covers a range of fields and skills, such as TV-moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism and working with AI-tools.
Participants gets hands-on training in journalism, a monthly salary, and the technical know-how in the TV, radio and the online sector.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the DW International Journalism Traineeship, you must:
- be a native speaker of one of DW’s languages with excellent English and good German language skills, or native English speaker with good German language skills, or native German speaker with excellent English language skills
- have completed university degree, college degree or apprenticeship
(especially with a background in technology/IT, science, politics, economics or law)- DW are also looking for applicants from other fields, whether you are an IT specialist, lawyer, physician, mathematician, nurse, chef, pilot, football player or referee.
- have initial journalistic experience
- possess a creative mind
- demonstrate social media expertise
- show the ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team.
Benefits
So many benefits come with the Deutsche Welle International Journalism Traineeship, they include;
- Transmission of journalistic knowledge and skills
- Seminars on all relevant journalistic topics with renowned trainers
- Insights and work in various DW editorial offices in Bonn and Berlin as well as in the
- DW field studios in Washington, Brussels, Riga, Delhi and Jakarta.
- Guidance on creating your own journalistic products for TV, radio or online, from brainstorming to technical implementation
- technical know-how in the TV, radio and the online sector
- various editorial positions in Germany, Europe and worldwide
- the secure prospect of working for DW worldwide as a journalist in a permanent position
- a performance-related salary
- inspiring and challenging tasks in a modern and international media company
- an organizational culture characterized by New Work and Digital Leadership & Collaboration
- Promotion of diversity, inclusion and sustainability
- individual development
- flexible working time models
- excellent company catering
- Convenient location and discounted public transportation tickets
- Excellent company catering and modern multifunctional areas
- Wide range of company sports and health management
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: November 17, 2025.
