DW Traineeship Program for Graduate Students in Developing Countries for Course

  •  Course
  •  18-Nov-2024
  •   Africa
  • $$  Varies

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
  • DW Traineeship Program
  • Benefits of DW Traineeship Program
  • Requirements for DW Traineeship Program
  • Application Deadline
  • How to Apply

DW Traineeship Program

Application DeadlineNovember 18, 2024
Type Training
Sponsor Deutsche Welle
Gender Men and Women
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Benefits of DW Traineeship Program

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 Program

  • 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

November 18, 2024

How to Apply

For more details, visit  DW traineeship webpage


Eligibility Criteria

  • 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

Offered Benefits

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

Application Process

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