Deutsche Welle International Journalism Traineeship (2025/2026) (Paid Position)

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 Deutsche Welle (DW) Journalism Traineeship. The DW traineeship is one of the most prestigious journalism training programs in Germany and beyond and gives you the skills needed to become a successful multimedia reporter and editor.

The program covers the range of skills a journalist of the future needs: TV moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, social media, and virtual reality – in seminars, workshops, and of course the DW editorial offices and their correspondent bureaux in Washington and Brussels.

WORTH

• six months of theory and practice-oriented seminar modules in German and English
• nine months of placements with various DW editorial departments in Bonn, Berlin, and one of our foreign bureaus
• a one-month internship elective

ELIGIBILITY

• DW is looking for 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. We are looking for open-minded people full of creative ideas.
• Specifically, we are looking for experts from diverse disciplines.
• You should also be able to think independently and develop your own ideas.

DEADLINE: November 27, 2023

To apply and for more information, click here.