DW-Volontariat / DW Traineeship 2028

The 18-month, bilingual journalism traineeship gets underway January 3, 2028 at the 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.

DW is looking for creative minds who reflect language and cultural diversity and who have something to say.

Role

• 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

• Table of Content
• About Deutsche Welle (DW)
• DW-Volontariat / DW Traineeship 2028 Training
• Aim and Benefits of DW-Volontariat / DW Traineeship 2028 Training
• Requirements for DW-Volontariat / DW Traineeship 2028 Training Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

DW-Volontariat / DW Traineeship 2028 Training

Aim and Benefits of DW-Volontariat / DW Traineeship 2028 Training

• Training
  Journalism training of the highest standard
• Career
  Excellent career prospects
• Work locations
  Training in Bonn, Berlin and DW’s international offices
• Placements
  Placements in DW’s major editorial teams
• Money
  Good training salary

The DW Traineeship will start in January 2028 and end in June 2029.

Requirements for DW-Volontariat / DW Traineeship 2028 Training 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)
• 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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit DW Traineeship webpage.