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Internship in Deutsche Welle for Journalism Students, Germany

2 November 2010 // 19 Comments

Deadline: in Bonn: all year round; in Berlin: October for the period between January and June; April for the period between July and December
Open to:
students at least in their third semester of studies with some experience of journalism in radio, TV, or multimedia
Venue:
DW-RADIO, DW-WORLD.DE, DW-AKADEMIE and the communications department in Bonn or Berlin

A successful career in journalism is something many dream of. An internship offers young journalists the chance to get to know the journalistic day-to-day business and gather valuable practical experience.

In principle, internships with Deutsche Welle are possible in all departments in which journalistic work is carried out: DW-RADIO, DW-TV, DW-WORLD.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.

Applicants for an internship at Deutsche Welle must fulfill certain requirements – then the selection process begins with a formal application.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must:

  • be at the earliest after the third semester of studies
  • have some experience of journalism in radio, TV, or multimedia

Application

Candidates need the following documents for application:

  • Cover letter 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.)

For an internship with DW-RADIO, DW-WORLD.DE, DW-AKADEMIE and the communications department in Bonn applications may be submitted all year round by mail or by e-mail.

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

Contact

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

Contact

DW-TV
Fabian von der Mark
Voltastraße 6
13355 Berlin
fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

The Official Webpage

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

19 Comments »

  • Aigerim said:

    My name iz Aigerim.I am iz Kurguzstan.

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  • Nasrullo Tuychizoda said:

    Hallo!

    I wont to parcticant in your seminar trening for young journalism. But I am sorry, I cant speak in deutch. I know russian and persian languages. I am wait your answer. Nasrullo from Tajikistan. Dushanbe city. email nasrullotj@mail.ru

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    Mladiinfo said:

    To apply for this internship, go to the official page: http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/1,,5915534,00.h… and follow the instructions.

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    Mladiinfo said:

    To apply for this internship, go to the official page: http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/1,,5915534,00.h… and follow the instructions.

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  • Suhal said:

    Hello my naim is Suhal I'm from Tajikistam I'm 23 yeas I finishing Tajik Tashinal Universiti fakulty jornalist But I am sorry, I cant speak in deutch. I know russian and persian languages. I am wait your answer.Suhal Tajikistan Dushanbe city Email: suhal87@mail.ru

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    mladiinfo said:

    Dear Suhal,

    I am sorry to announce you, but for this internship you are probably not eligible. It is stated that "If your native language is Arabic, English or Spanish, you may also apply for a placement in the respective department."

    Moreover, Mladiinfo is not Deutsche Welle, so if you want to know more, please address your queries to fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    Wishing you good luck,

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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    Said Nazir said:

    I am a radio journalist running a radio station in tribal region of Khyber Agency in Fata, Pakistan bordering with Afghanistan. I have done masters in journalism and mass communication six years back. i want to know that i may apply for the internship program?

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    Mladiinfo said:

    Dear Said,

    Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Direct your questions to the people at DW responsible for the admission.

    HERE: For an internship with DW-RADIO, DW-WORLD.DE, DW-AKADEMIE and the communications department in Bonn
    applications may be submitted all year round by mail or by e-mail.

    Contact
    Deutsche Welle
    Journalistische Ausbildung
    Bernhard Graf von der Schulenburg
    Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 3
    53113 Bonn
    jouausb[at]dw-world.de

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

    Contact
    DW-TV
    Fabian von der Mark
    Voltastraße 6
    13355 Berlin
    fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    Best Regards,
    Dijana
    Mladiinfo

    Mladiinfo said:

    Dear Said,

    Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Direct your questions to the people at DW responsible for the admission.

    HERE: For an internship with DW-RADIO, DW-WORLD.DE, DW-AKADEMIE and the communications department in Bonn
    applications may be submitted all year round by mail or by e-mail.

    Contact
    Deutsche Welle
    Journalistische Ausbildung
    Bernhard Graf von der Schulenburg
    Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 3
    53113 Bonn
    jouausb[at]dw-world.de

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

    Contact
    DW-TV
    Fabian von der Mark
    Voltastraße 6
    13355 Berlin
    fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    Best Regards,
    Dijana
    Mladiinfo

    Said Nazir said:

    I am a radio journalist running a radio station in tribal region of Khyber Agency in Fata, Pakistan bordering with Afghanistan. I have done masters in journalism and mass communication six years back. i want to know that i may apply for the internship program?

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    mladiinfo said:

    Dear Suhal,

    I am sorry to announce you, but for this internship you are probably not eligible. It is stated that "If your native language is Arabic, English or Spanish, you may also apply for a placement in the respective department."

    Moreover, Mladiinfo is not Deutsche Welle, so if you want to know more, please address your queries to fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    Wishing you good luck,

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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  • Maya Teniz said:

    Hello! My name is Maya. I'm journalist on TV. I worked in the information genre, news.I would like to pass practice in your seminar trening for young journalists.I speaking only Russian. And a little bit Eglish. Tell me please, can I participate in the seminar? Maja from Kazakhstan, Almaty city. email maya_tantv@mail.ru

    Yours sincerely,

    Maya.

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    mladiinfo said:

    Hello Maya,

    Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

    My guess is that you cant apply, as "if your native language is Arabic, English or Spanish, you may also apply for a placement in the respective department."
    But to prove it right or wrong, please write to fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    All the best,

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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    mladiinfo said:

    Hello Maya,

    Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

    My guess is that you cant apply, as "if your native language is Arabic, English or Spanish, you may also apply for a placement in the respective department."
    But to prove it right or wrong, please write to fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    All the best,

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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  • Daria said:

    Guys, please learn proper English before you start applying for a media. Then worry about the German.

    Cheers!

    Daria

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    mladiinfo said:

    Daria,

    thank you for expressing and sharing my opinion. :)

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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    mladiinfo said:

    Daria,

    thank you for expressing and sharing my opinion. :)

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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  • jan said:

    why these addresses fabian.von-der-mark [at] dw-world.de and

    jouausb [at] dw.world.de not available??

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    Mladiinfo said:

    Hi Jan,

    Maybe you can try trough the `send us an e-mail` button on the official web page?
    Good luck!

    Greet
    Mladiinfo

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    Mladiinfo said:

    Hi Jan,

    Maybe you can try trough the `send us an e-mail` button on the official web page?
    Good luck!

    Greet
    Mladiinfo

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  • easy said:

    Hello,
    I have some question:
    - the grant indicated: 1400 euro is por month or every six month (so just 230 euro por month aproximately)?
    - when is the deadline to present the application, and when courses are starting…
    - The email of the site: info@dw-world.de doesn't work properly

    Thanks

    I.M.

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    kristina said:

    Please, easy,

    don’t let me chew everything for you.

    First of all, where did you find the stipend, for the internship programme (not traineeship), which lasts max. 2 months, there is no stipend stated.

    Application deadlines: it is all there:

    Bonn:
    applications may be submitted all year round by mail or by e-mail.

    Berlin:
    “Applications for the period between January and June have to be submitted in October of the preceding year. A decision will be made in November.
    Applications for the period between July and December have to be submitted in April. A decision will be made in May.”

    For any other information, contact: http://www.dw-world.de/popups/popup_sendfeedback/

    Best,
    Kristina,
    Mldnf

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    kristina said:

    Please, easy,

    don’t let me chew everything for you.

    First of all, where did you find the stipend, for the internship programme (not traineeship), which lasts max. 2 months, there is no stipend stated.

    Application deadlines: it is all there:

    Bonn:
    applications may be submitted all year round by mail or by e-mail.

    Berlin:
    “Applications for the period between January and June have to be submitted in October of the preceding year. A decision will be made in November.
    Applications for the period between July and December have to be submitted in April. A decision will be made in May.”

    For any other information, contact: http://www.dw-world.de/popups/popup_sendfeedback/

    Best,
    Kristina,
    Mldnf

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  • himanshu said:

    hallo,

    ich bin himanshu sharma, i know english, hindi and little bit of deutshe, but i do not have any experience in journalism,

    if you have anything for me, please revert on my email.

    thanks and regards,

    himanshu sharma.

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    mladiinfo said:

    Dear Himanshu,

    Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

    And bear in mind that you have to contact them, they will not contact you. Here is the email address stated above: fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    Best,

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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    mladiinfo said:

    Dear Himanshu,

    Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

    And bear in mind that you have to contact them, they will not contact you. Here is the email address stated above: fabian.von-der-mark[at]dw-world.de

    Best,

    Kristina,
    Mladiinfo

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  • Hassan said:

    hi I've recently done my bachelors in mass communications can i apply for the internship if yes so what is the e mail address to send my documents

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    Mladiinfo said:

    Dear Hassan,

    You have all of the information in the post above. Please read it once again, and if you meet all of the criteria, then you are eligible to apply. Also in the post you will find the contact information on where to send the complete application, both e-mail and regular post.

    Kind regards
    Elena
    Mladiinfo

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    Mladiinfo said:

    Dear Hassan,

    You have all of the information in the post above. Please read it once again, and if you meet all of the criteria, then you are eligible to apply. Also in the post you will find the contact information on where to send the complete application, both e-mail and regular post.

    Kind regards
    Elena
    Mladiinfo

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