International Traineeship

Arabic or Portuguese, Dari or Pashto, Hausa or Hindi - and fluent German? Unusual linguistic abilities are the most important requirement for the international traineeship. The international traineeship is specially designed for young journalists from the regions to which Deutsche Welle broadcasts. Deutsche Welle trains its own young journalists for its programming in 30 languages. Every year, a decision is reached on which programs need new young journalists.


Application Time Frames
Next International Traineeship will start May 2014.
Application Time Frame: 01.05. - 30.06.2013.

At least one of following native languages is required for the training program starting in May 2014: Arabic, Bengali, English, Hausa, Hindi, Persian, Portuguese (for Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu.

All applications must be made online and within the given timeframe. We will be accepting applications for the 2014 international traineeship starting May 1, 2013. The deadline is June 30, 2013. We do not accept applications sent by mail.