DW Traineeship 2027

Our 18-month, bilingual journalism traineeship gets underway January 4, 2027 at our broadcasting centers in Bonn and Berlin. The DW traineeship is one of the most prestigious journalism training programs in Germany and beyond, and gives you the skills needed to become a successful multimedia reporter and editor.

DW trainees receive a salary and gain hands-on experience in TV, online and radio with a combination of practical training blocks and newsroom placements.

Trainees also explore journalism trends of the future, ranging from digital storytelling to data journalism and virtual reality.

In addition, various journalism projects give you the chance to develop your own innovative content. Trainees also benefit from DW’s close ties with Major German and international media houses.

We are looking for creative minds who reflect language and cultural diversity and who have something to say.

Your challenges

• 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
• placements in Germany, Europe and worldwide
• technical know-how for TV, radio and online
• Trainee’s salary
• after traineeship completion, prospect of ongoing contract working for DW worldwide

Your qualifications

• 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

Your 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

As employees of Deutsche Welle, we identify with the values laid down in the Deutsche Welle Act. We are especially opposed to every form of discrimination, racism and antisemitism.

We promote diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome your application, regardless of your nationality, your cultural, ethnic or social background, any disability you might have, your sexual orientation, your gender or your age. We aim for gender parity in all departments and across all levels of the organization and particularly look forward to receiving applications from women. Suitability for the role being equal, people with severe disabilities or equivalent status will be considered preferentially. We are working to drive the inclusion of people with disabilities by making our sites and workspaces as easily accessible as possible. The contact persons for people with disabilities are available throughout the entire application process to answer any questions that may come up at any point.