In principle, internships with Deutsche Welle are possible in all departments in which journalistic work is carried out: DW-RADIO, DW-TV, DW.DE, DW Akademie and the communications department.The placement generally last one to two months and begins on the first working day of a month. Deutsche Welle places great emphasis on involving the trainee as much as possible in an editorial department's day-to-day work. The more practical experience the trainee already has, the better his or her chances of being allowed to carry out journalistic or editorial tasks.

Requirements
1. Applications need not be made until after completion of at least 3 semesters
2. Some experience of journalism in radio, TV, or multimedia


Applications for an internship with DW-RADIO, DW.DE, DW Akademie and the communications department in Bonn may be submitted all year round by mail or by e-mail.

Deutsche Welle
Journalistische Ausbildung
Bernhard Graf von der Schulenburg
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 3
53113 Bonn
jouausb(at)dw.de


Applications for an internship with DW-TV in Berlin for the period between January and June should be made in October of the preceding year. A decision will be made in November. Applications for the period between July and December should be submitted in April. A decision will be made in May. Applications may be send by mail or by e-mail.

DW-TV
Fabian von der Mark
Voltastraße 6
13355 Berlin
Fabian.von-der-Mark(at)dw.de

Documents must include
• A letter of application stating the desired time frame, preferred editorial department and chosen specialized area (at DW-TV: news, business, sport, current affairs magazine or culture)
• Curriculum vitae with photograph
• Certificate of matriculation
• Details of previous practical experience
• Written, published samples of your work (max. 3-5) - no electronic media
Proof of foreign language abilities, if a placement in a foreign language department is desired (at DW-TV: if your native language is Arabic, English or Spanish, you may also apply for a placement in the respective department.)