Are you a creative, driven individual eager to shape the future of journalism? The DW Akademie International Journalism Traineeship 2027/2028 is an exclusive, 18-month paid journalism programme offered by Germany’s leading international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle. This prestigious traineeship equips participants with cutting-edge skills in TV moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, and AI-driven reporting.
With a unique blend of theoretical seminars and practical placements, the programme is designed to provide a comprehensive journalism education through workshops and hands-on work across DW’s editorial offices in Bonn, Berlin, and regional bureaus globally, including Washington DC. The traineeship also features an elective one-month internship to further specialize your experience.
This fast-track opportunity combines exposure to international media landscapes with a performance-based salary and benefits, making it ideal for aspiring journalists who want to build a global career.
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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 DW’s regional bureaus across the globe.
The traineeship includes:
- 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
Benefits of the Program
- 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
Name of Organizer
Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates must fulfill the following:
1. Language Proficiency: Native speaker of one of DW’s languages with excellent English and good German skills, or native English speaker with good German skills, or native German speaker with excellent English skills.
2. Education: Completed university degree, college degree, or apprenticeship—preferably in fields such as technology/IT, science, politics, economics, or law.
3. Diverse Backgrounds Welcome: Applicants from all professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply — IT specialists, lawyers, physicians, mathematicians, nurses, chefs, pilots, athletes, and referees, among others.
4. Journalistic Experience: Some initial experience in journalism or media production is required.
5. Creativity: A creative mindset to innovate and produce compelling journalistic content.
6. Social Media Skills: Strong expertise in using social media platforms for journalism.
7. Teamwork & Deadlines: Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and collaborate within diverse teams.
Deadline
17th November,2025.
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