Join one of the world’s most prestigious international journalism programs and shape the media of the future!

🗞️ About the DW Traineeship

Applications are now open for the Deutsche Welle (DW) Traineeship 2027–2028, one of Germany’s most respected international journalism training programs.

This paid 18-month traineeship offers aspiring journalists a unique opportunity to gain professional experience across TV, radio, online, and multimedia platforms — all within the dynamic international environment of DW’s offices in Bonn and Berlin, and its global field bureaus.

DW is looking for creative, curious, and globally minded individuals ready to explore journalism’s future using innovative storytelling, digital tools, and AI-driven reporting.

💰 Benefits & Opportunities

Selected trainees will receive:
🎓 Comprehensive training in journalism with hands-on experience in DW’s editorial teams.
🧠 Seminars and workshops led by renowned trainers on all aspects of journalism — from multimedia storytelling to data journalism and AI tools.
📺 Practical experience in DW’s editorial offices in Bonn and Berlin, plus rotations in field studios in Washington, Brussels, Riga, Delhi, and Jakarta.
🖋️ Personal project guidance — from concept to production for TV, radio, and online.
💻 Technical skills development in digital, video, and audio journalism.
🌍 Global reporting experience — various editorial roles across Germany, Europe, and worldwide.
💼 Career opportunity — secure prospect of a permanent journalist position at DW after completing the program.
💶 Performance-based salary throughout the traineeship.
🏢 Modern, inclusive, and flexible workplace culture built on New Work and Digital Leadership.
☕ Company catering, discounted public transport tickets, and access to sports & health programs.

👥 Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be a native speaker of one of DW’s broadcast languages with excellent English and good German, or
  • Be a native English speaker with good German skills, or
  • Be a native German speaker with excellent English skills.
  • Hold a university degree, college degree, or completed vocational training (especially in IT, science, politics, economics, or law).
  • Have initial journalistic experience.
  • Demonstrate creativity, social media expertise, and the ability to work under deadlines in a team setting.

DW also encourages applications from diverse professional backgrounds — from IT specialists, doctors, and lawyers to chefs, pilots, and athletes — who want to bring their unique perspectives to journalism.

📅 Application Timeline

  • Applications Open: October 13, 2025 (12:00 p.m. GMT+2)
  • Applications Close: November 17, 2025 (12:00 p.m. GMT+1)
  • Program Duration: 18 months (2027–2028)

🔗 Application Link

Apply online via DW’s official portal:
👉 https://jobs.dw.com/Vacancies/2493/Description/2