L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : Traineeship (Journalism Program)
- Employeur : Deutsche Welle (DW)
- Lieu : Bonn, Berlin et bureaux régionaux (Bruxelles/Washington)
- Contrat : Programme de formation rémunéré à temps plein (18 mois)
- Date limite : 17 novembre 2026
- Niveau requis : Expérience journalistique ou reconversion professionnelle (droit, économie, science, etc.)
Contexte
Applications are open for the Deutsche Welle (DW) Traineeship 2028-2029. 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 our regional bureaus across the globe.
Missions et responsabilités
- Learn the skills and tools that future journalists need: everything from mobile reporting, multimedia storytelling and data journalism to social media journalism and virtual reality.
- Participate in seminars and workshops in DW’s editorial offices in Bonn and Berlin, along with regional bureaus across the globe (such as Brussels and Washington).
- Be constantly involved in innovative, international projects.
- Work as editors, reporters or correspondents after graduating, as trainees often stay with DW.
Profil recherché
- Candidates from around the world interested in a comprehensive, quality journalism traineeship at an international broadcaster.
- Applicants with journalistic experience or passion for switching to journalism from other professional fields such as law, business or science.
- Highly creative candidates and ones with expertise from other disciplines.
- Applicants who use and create content for social media channels.
- Applicants who can demonstrate extensive expertise in the journalistic application of artificial intelligence will be given preference (relevant competencies include AI literacy, tool literacy, agentic AI, and vibe coding).
Conditions et avantages
- Rémunération (premiers 6 mois) : Salaire brut de 2 196 euros par mois.
- Rémunération (6 mois suivants) : Salaire brut de 2 374 euros par mois.
- Rémunération (6 derniers mois) : Salaire brut de 2 473 euros par mois.
- Nature du contrat : Programme à temps plein (en cas exceptionnel, un emploi temporaire en dehors du programme peut être approuvé).
Dossier de candidature
- Complete a multi-level application process.
- Submit creative ideas.
- Take part in an online assessment.
Comment postuler
To qualify for one of the 12 coveted spots, applicants must complete the multi-level application process, submit creative ideas and take part in an online assessment.
Click here to apply or visit the official Deutsche Welle (DW) Traineeship website for more information.
Date limite : November 17, 2026
