Call for Applications: DW Traineeship for Graduate Students in Developing Countries 2025

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.

• Table of Content
• About DW Akademie
• DW Traineeship
• Aim and Benefits of DW Traineeship
• Requirements for DW Traineeship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About DW Akademie

We believe that independent media and responsible journalism are essential worldwide. Given Germany's history, we believe that people should be able to freely express their views and have access to independent sources of information. We consider this to be an important prerequisite for peace and democracy.

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DW traineeship website.