DW Traineeship 2025: Our 18-month, bilingual journalism traineeship gets underway January 1, 2023 at our broadcasting centers in Bonn and Berlin.
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When is the Application Deadline:
1st December 2023
Tell Me About DW 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.
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DW trainees receive a salary and gain hands-on experience in TV, online and radio with a combination of practical training blocks and newsroom placements.
Trainees also explore journalism trends of the future, ranging from digital storytelling to data journalism and virtual reality.
In addition, various journalism projects give you the chance to develop your own innovative content. Trainees also benefit from DW’s close ties with Major German and international media houses.
We are looking for creative minds who reflect language and cultural diversity and who have something to say.
What Type of Scholarship is this?
Internship
Who can apply?
- 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
- completed university degree, college degree or apprenticeship
(especially with a background in technology/IT, science, politics, economics or law) - initial journalistic experience
- creative mind
- social media expertise
- ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team
The DW promotes diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome DW Traineeship applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of nationality, cultural, ethnic or social origin, sexual orientation, age, gender or disability. We particularly welcome female applicants. In addition, candidates with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given special consideration.
Which Countries are Eligible?
Any
Where will Award be Taken?
Germany
How Many Scholarships will be Given?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of DW Traineeship?
The DW Traineeship offers
- acquisition of journalism skills
- seminars on all relevant journalism topics, conducted by renowned trainers
- placements with various DW editorial departments in Bonn and Berlin as well as in one of our foreign bureaus in Brussels, Washington or Moscow
- introduction to producing your own content for TV, radio or online formats, from generating ideas to technical production
- placements in Germany, Europe and worldwide
- technical know-how for TV, radio and online
- Trainee’s salary
- after traineeship completion, prospect of ongoing contract working for DW worldwide
Your benefits
- working in an international environment
- taking part in a dynamic team
- putting your innovative ideas into practice
How Long will the Program Last?
18 months
How to Apply for DW Traineeship:
Visit DW Traineeship Webpage for Details
