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DW Traineeship Programme 2027-28 in Germany (Fully Funded)

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To all the creative people interested in journalism, do you want to have a transformative experience in Germany through a fully funded traineeship program? Well, wait no more, as applications are open to apply for the

DW Trainee Program 2027-28.

One of the prestigious trainee programs in Germany, organized by

Deutsche Welle (DW),

is inviting applications from creative people from all around the world to apply for an intensive journalism program and have an opportunity to learn from the renowned broadcaster.

It’s a paid journalism program; selected trainees will get a competitive salary for the duration of the program.

It’s an 18-month-long journalistic training program

that offers exceptional opportunities to the trainees to gain skills and knowledge in a wide range of fields related to journalism, such as multimedia storytelling, Data Journalism, and working with AI tools. The DW traineeship program

will commence in January 2027 and end in June 2028

at one of the DW broadcasting centers located in Bonn & Berlin.

The traineeship offers a wide range of benefits,

such as, competitive salary, hands-on experience while working on various journalism projects under the supervision of experts, and more.

If you are a passionate individual with a background in Journalism or who wants to switch their field to journalism from other fields such as economics, law, science, and technology, then this program is meant for you. Don’t miss out. Read more details below.

DW Traineeship Programme 2027-28 in Germany Overview

Host Country:

Germany

Duration:

4 Months

Traineeship Dates:

January 2027 – June 2028

Coverage:

Fully Funded

Application Window:

October 13 –

November 17th, 2025

The duration of the traineeship programme is 18 months, which is structured as:

First 6 months:

Trainees will gain hand on experience through theoretical and practice-oriented seminars, workshops that focus on the topics of data journalism, social media, VR, Artificial Intelligence, etc

Next 9 Months:

Trainees will be placed at various DW editorial offices, either in Berlin or Bonn

Last 1 month:

An internship placement with the partner broadcaster

The programme offers a wide range of benefits:

Participation in interactive workshops conducted by renowned experts

Gain valuable insights into journalism

Work on your own journalism projects under the guidance of experts

Gain valuable skills and knowledge in Journalism

Broaden your networks with experts and fellow trainees

Who can Apply? Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications for the DW Traineeship programme 2027-28:

Open for all nationals

Individuals who have completed their university, college in the fields of economics, law, politics, science, and technology/IT are encouraged to apply

No age restrictions – everyone can apply

Individuals from other fields can also apply

Individuals with creative minds and initial journalistic experience

Ability to complete the tasks within the given deadline

Language Requirements

Native speakers of DW programme language (mentioned below) with proficiency in English (c1/c2) and knowledge of the German language (b1/b2)

Native English speakers with Good knowledge of the German language

Native German speakers with good knowledge of the English language

All interested applicants need to prepare the following documents before applying for the traineeship:

An updated CV/Resume, Degree Certificate, your work samples, Passport or ID copy, Experience certificate, Employment references, letter of recommendation

How to Apply for DW Traineeship Programme 2027-28? The application process is quite simple for applicants meeting the above criteria. need to visit the official link below, go to the bottom of the page, and click on the

“Apply Now” button

to start their applications.

Complete the application form and upload the required documents, and submit your application. Late and incomplete applications will not be entertained – submit your applications before

November 17th, 2025.

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