Journalists with knowledge of English, German and other languages can apply for the program.
DW Akademie is accepting applications for its 18-month traineeship, beginning January 2026. The program offers a mix of academic study and on-the-job learning as well as a trainee's salary.
The selected candidates spend nine months at various Deutsche Welle (DW) editorial departments in Bonn and Berlin. Trainees then spend one month at a DW foreign bureau in either Brussels or Washington, and six months participating in theory and practice-oriented seminars.
Applicants must have professional proficiency in English or German. Journalists who are native speakers of another language that is part of DW's language services are encouraged to apply.
The deadline is Nov. 18.