Deutsche Welle International Journalism Traineeship in Germany

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.

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

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.

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

To apply for the Deutsche Welle International Journalism Traineeship, interested and qualified candidates should;

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  Click the green button below to visit the application webpage.

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  Applications must be made online only within the given timeframe. The application link will only be activated during this period!

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  The application period for the 2028 international traineeship is open from October 13, 2026 (12 p.m. CEST) to November 17, 2026 (12 p.m. CET).

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  The application also includes mandatory tasks: a questionnaire and the production of an application video.

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  Please read all the useful information to better prepare your application and find out more about the application process in our FAQ.