2027 Akademie International Journalism Traineeship

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 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

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 17, 2025
• Study LevelTraining
• SponsorDeutsche Welle (DW)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• 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)
• But we are also looking for applicants from other fields, whether you are an IT specialist, lawyer, physician, mathematician, nurse, chef, pilot, football player or referee.
• initial journalistic experience
• creative mind
• social media expertise
• ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team

Application Deadline

November 17, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Deutsche Welle (DW) on jobs.dw.com to apply

For more details, visit DW Akademie Journalism Traineeship webpage