Deadline: November 18, 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.
For more information, visit DW Traineeship.
