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Deutsche Welle (DW) is recruiting for its 18-month bilingual journalism traineeship. The programme combines practical training and newsroom placements across TV, online and radio journalism. It starts on 3 January 2028 and is based in Bonn or Berlin.
Applications are accepted online from 13 October to 17 November 2026. The complete application, including the required tasks sent after registration, must be submitted before the deadline.
DW welcomes applications regardless of nationality, cultural background, religion, disability, sexual or gender identity, or age.
Applicants must meet one of these language pathways:
Applicants need a completed university degree, college degree or apprenticeship. The application portal says the qualification must be completed by the traineeship start.
DW also seeks applicants with initial journalism experience, creativity, social media expertise, and the ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team. DW says it is also interested in applicants from fields such as technology, IT, science, politics, economics and law.
DW describes this as a paid, full-time traineeship lasting 18 months. Training includes seminars, practical newsroom placements, and work involving TV, radio, online journalism and digital storytelling.
The official vacancy does not state an exact salary amount or confirm which living, travel, accommodation, insurance or relocation expenses are covered.
The official application portal requests:
After registering in the portal, applicants receive a confirmation email with further tasks. Completing the questionnaire and producing a video application are mandatory. Both must be uploaded to the applicant profile before the deadline.
The portal also provides fields for a cover letter and photo, but they are not marked as mandatory in the form.
The traineeship starts on 3 January 2028 and runs for 18 months. DW says placements may take place in Bonn, Berlin and its international bureaus. It describes a possible ongoing contract after completion as a prospect, not a guarantee.
DW’s vacancy welcomes applicants regardless of nationality, but it does not confirm visa sponsorship or immigration assistance. Admission to the selection process does not guarantee a visa.
DW confirms that the traineeship is paid, but the official vacancy does not publish a salary figure. The official sources reviewed do not confirm an application fee, visa sponsorship, relocation support, or coverage of travel, accommodation, insurance or living costs. Applicants should confirm these points with DW before making financial plans.
