Answers to frequently asked questions about the DW traineeship for applicants.
The traineeship contains of an 18 month-long journalistic training program.
Applicants should have journalistic experience or be passionate about switching to journalism from other fields.
We do require students to be present at DW for the whole traineeship.
Applicants with a medically recognized disability have certain protected rights in Germany.
Our journalism trainees earn a monthly salary.
We're looking for inquisitive, open-minded and critical-thinking candidates. There is no age limit.
Knowledge in both German and English is mandatory.
DW publishes news for TV, radio and online in 32 languages.
You can apply for the bilingual international traineeship if you have a university degree – no matter your major.
The application period will be open from October 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. (UTC+2) to November 17, 2025 at 12 p.m. (UTC+1).
Your application can only be submitted via our online application portal.
Before you start with your online application, please make sure that you have all necessary documents available.
Being selected for DW's bilingual international journalism traineeship is a three-stage process.
The application process for the bilingual International Traineeship runs via DW’s online application portal.
We are currently accepting a total of twelve aspiring journalists from all over the world.
After the final round with the selection committee, we will give you a call within two days.
Please inquire about visa regulations at the German embassy in your home country.
Only the municipal immigration office or the German Embassy can decide this.
Most of our trainees live in shared apartments.
To be an active part of society, it is important to be able to communicate in German.
DW and various other organizations offer German language courses.
Deutsche Welle's demanding selection process has three application phases.
During the traineeship, you will learn the ABCs of journalism and can put your knowledge directly into practice.
DW has been training journalists for more than 40 years.
DW offers young people from all over the world an 18-month bilingual journalistic traineeship.
Vocabulary and short sentences on 100 everyday topics: practice vocabulary and pronunciation with bilingual audios!
Head of Journalistic Training
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