L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : International Journalism Trainee
- Employeur : Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie
- Lieu : Bonn, Berlin et bureaux internationaux
- Contrat : Programme de journalisme rémunéré de 18 mois (temps plein)
- Date limite : 17 November 2026 at 12 noon (12:00 p.m. GMT+1)
- Niveau requis : Diplôme universitaire, collège ou apprentissage
Contexte
Applications are now open for the 2028/2029 Deutsche Welle (DW) 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 our regional bureaus across the globe.
Missions et responsabilités
- 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, Jakarta, Jerusalem, Riga or Dheli
- Introduction to producing your own content for TV, radio or online formats, from generating ideas to technical production
- Technical know-how for TV, radio and online
- Placements in Germany, Europe and worldwide after traineeship completion, prospect of ongoing contract working for DW worldwide
Profil recherché
- 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)
- 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
Conditions et avantages
- Good training salary: for the first six months, trainees earn a pre-tax salary of 2.196 euros per month. This increases to 2.374 euros a month before tax for the following six months. For the final six months, trainees earn 2.473 euros per month before tax.
- Full-time program with hands-on experience in TV, online and radio.
- Combination of practical training blocks and newsroom placements.
- Exploration of journalism trends of the future, ranging from digital storytelling to data journalism and virtual reality.
- Opportunity to develop your own innovative content through various journalism projects.
- Close ties with major German and international media houses.
Dossier de candidature
- Multi-level application process completion
- Submission of creative ideas
- Participation in an online assessment
Comment postuler
To qualify for one of the 12 coveted spots, applicants must complete the application process via the official webpage. Visit the Official Webpage of the Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie International Journalism Traineeship for more information.
Date limite : 17 November 2026 at 12 noon (12:00 p.m. GMT+1)
Référence : DW Akademie International Journalism Traineeship 2028/2029
