Deutsche Welle (DW) 2024 Traineeship for Graduate Students in Developing Countries

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.

• Table of Content
• About Deutsche Welle (DW)
• DW Traineeship
• Aim and Benefits of DW Traineeship
• Requirements for DW Traineeship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Deutsche Welle (DW)

Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster producing multimedia in-depth content in 30 languages worldwide. DW is complemented by DW Akademie which promotes the human right to freedom of expression and access to information in approximately 50 developing and transition countries. As a German public broadcaster, DW is proud of its varied and quality journalism content and which provides space for a wide-range of voices and contributes to media diversity. They believe that independent media and responsible journalism are essential worldwide. Given Germany's history, the... continue reading

DW Traineeship

Aim and Benefits of DW Traineeship

The DW Traineeship offers

• 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 or Moscow
• 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 benefits

• working in an international environment
• taking part in a dynamic team
• putting your innovative ideas into practice

Requirements for DW Traineeship Qualification

• 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)
• Initial journalistic experience
• Creative mind
• Social media expertise
• Ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team

The DW promotes diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome DW Traineeship applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of nationality, cultural, ethnic or social origin, sexual orientation, age, gender or disability. We particularly welcome female applicants. In addition, candidates with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given special consideration.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DW website.