Applications are now open for the Deutsche Welle Internship 2026 in Germany . This is an 18-month paid international internship program . This program is one of the prestigious German internship programs offered by Deutsche Welle (DW) . The Deutsche Welle Internship program is open to candidates from all over the world to gain practical experience in journalism. Applicants can further hone their skills, and those wishing to transition from other fields to journalism are also welcome to apply. The internship starts in January 2027 and ends in June 2028. Interns will receive a monthly salary ranging from €2,196 to €2,473. There is no upper age limit. Language proficiency certificates are not required. For more details , please visit the website.

Details about the DW 2026 Vocational Training Program in Germany

• Host country : Germany
• Location : Bonn and Berlin
• Duration : 18 months
• Dates : January 2027 to June 2028
• Benefits : Paid
• Deadline: November 17, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• The monthly salary before tax increases every six months:
  • Months 1 to 6: 2196 EUR/month
  • Months 7-12: 2374 EUR/month
  • Months 13-18: 2473 EUR/month

Program structure and duration

• Seminar Modules (approximately six months): Focused seminars and workshops, both theoretical and practical, covering modern journalism skills. Topics include television program management, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, social media, virtual reality, and working with artificial intelligence tools.
• Editorial internship (approximately 9 months): Practical work experience in various DW editorial departments in Bonn and Berlin.
• Job opportunities in foreign bureaus: Job opportunities in one of DW's international correspondent bureaus (e.g., Washington, Brussels, Delhi, Jakarta).
• Optional Training: Often includes training with a broadcast partner or external training at the trainee's choice.

DW Language Training Program

Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, English, French, German, Greek, Hausa, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Swahili, Macedonian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu.

Eligibility criteria

• Training opportunities are open to applicants from all over the world.
• Education: Must have completed a college/university degree, vocational training, or journalism school certificate before beginning the internship.
• Journalistic experience:
  • Previous experience is an advantage , but not required.
  • We welcome those interested in changing their career path from other fields (such as IT, law, science, etc.) if they have a strong interest in journalism .
  • Applicants must include samples of their published or broadcast work .
  • school supplies
• For Language Requirements, please read this.

Required documents

• Motivational letter
• Current CV
• University degree or training certificate
• Samples of your work
• Passport copy
• Residence permit
• Proof of language skills (if applicable)
• Training Certificate
• Employment references
• Letter of recommendation.

How to apply for the DW 2026 internship program?

Applications are available online only. The official website link is below.