DW Traineeship 2026-2027

The application phase for the 2026-2027 DW traineeship has begun.

The DW traineeship is an 18-month paid journalism program which is considered one of the most prestigious of its kind in Germany – and beyond. It covers a range of fields and skills, such as TV-moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism and working with AI-tools. The topics are explored in seminars and workshops at DW’s editorial offices in Bonn and Berlin, along with our regional bureaus across the globe.

To qualify for one of the 12 coveted spots, applicants must complete a multi-level application process, submit creative ideas and take part in an online assessment.

For the traineeship, DW is looking for open-minded and critical-thinking individuals with a background in journalism, or who are passionate about switching to journalism from law, economics, science or technology/IT.

The program covers the range of skills a journalist of the future needs: TV moderation, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, social media and virtual reality – in seminars, workshops and of course the DW editorial offices and their correspondent bureaux in Washington and Brussels.

DW trainees are involved in long-term innovative, international projects and have been honored in past years with the CNN Journalism Award and the Grimme Prize. After the traineeship, the trainees usually continue to work for DW.

Program

The traineeship includes:

• Six months of theory and practice-oriented seminar modules in German and English
• Nine months of placements with various DW editorial departments in Bonn, Berlin and one of their foreign bureaus
• A one-month internship elective

How to apply

The application deadline for the DW Traineeship is November 18, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.