About the programme
DW's international traineeship offers young journalists from around the world an 18-month bilingual (German-English) paid programme covering TV moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism and working with AI tools. Training happens through seminars and workshops in Bonn and Berlin and at regional bureaus abroad. Selection is a multi-stage process with online applications, work samples, an online assessment and a final management decision.
Duration: 18 months (January 2028 to June 2029)
Eligibility
- Proficiency in DW program languages (native-level samples in native language plus English and/or German)
- Proof of studies or training
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- Background in journalism, or a strong interest in switching to journalism from law, economics, science or technology/IT
- Open-minded, critical-thinking and inquisitive character
- No age limit
What you will need
- Proof of studies or training
- Up to three work samples (video, audio, text or social media posts)
- Answers to creative questions in the online application
- Mandatory application tasks uploaded to profile
How to apply
- Register in the online application portal and receive confirmation e-mail with application tasks
- Upload proof of studies and up to three work samples
- Complete the online application questions
- Online assessment centre (end of May) for about 50-60 candidates
- Final round for about 20 candidates; DW management makes final decision
- Applications only online via the portal; e-mail applications not accepted
Applications are submitted on Deutsche Welle (DW)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- Deutsche Welle (DW) · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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