Paid DW International Journalism Traineeship
- Organization: Deutsche Welle (DW Akademie, Journalistic Training)
- Type: Internship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: November 17, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
Deutsche Welle, Germany's public international broadcaster, trains 12 journalists from around the world each year in an 18-month bilingual German and English traineeship based in Bonn and Berlin. Trainees are paid a monthly salary while they learn TV, radio, online and social media reporting in seminars and then put it to work in DW newsrooms and a foreign bureau. The 2028 intake starts on 3 January 2028 and runs to June 2029. **What you get:** - A monthly salary before tax of EUR 2,196 for the first six months, EUR 2,374 for the next six and EUR 2,473 for the final six - Six months of practice-based seminars in German and English, covering storytelling, data journalism, podcasts, explainer video, TV presenting and AI tools - Nine months of placements in DW editorial departments in Bonn and Berlin, plus a stint in a DW foreign bureau - Up to EUR 850 a month extra for accommodation while at a foreign bureau, with DW covering all work-related travel - Certificates from DW to support your German work permit and visa application - DW describes the prospect of an ongoing contract with DW after you finish **What you'll do:** - Spend January to October of the first year in Bonn, alternating seminar blocks with newsroom placements - Organise a one-month elective placement at a media organisation of your choice in November or December - Work from a DW foreign bureau and the Berlin studios in the second year - Produce your own content for TV, radio, online and social media and take part in DW projects such as the Global Media Forum - Attend full time for the whole 18 months; DW says other occupations alongside it are not accommodated **Key dates:** - Applications open 13 October 2026 at 12:00 noon German time - Applications close 17 November 2026 at 12:00 noon German time (CET) - First-round results sent 9 to 13 March 2027 - Online assessment centre at the end of May 2027 - Final round with the selection committee, then a phone call within two days - Traineeship runs from 3 January 2028 to June 2029 **More information:** - Full FAQ on requirements, documents, visas and life in Germany: https://akademie.dw.com/en/faq-traineeship/s-101208 - Requirements in detail: https://akademie.dw.com/en/what-are-the-requirements-for-the-bilingual-international-traineeship/a-55376403 - How to apply correctly online: https://akademie.dw.com/en/how-can-i-apply-correctly-online-for-the-traineeship/a-55376486
