Whether in a prison in Ecuador, on a lake in Mexico or deep in the Bolivian Amazon, freelance foreign correspondent Bastian Kaiser travels to places in Latin America that few others get to see. There, he gains firsthand insight into people’s lives and the challenges of getting their stories published in German media. After all, this job requires more than curiosity and an open mind – it also takes business savvy and a great deal of flexibility.
What are politicians like when the cameras and spotlights are switched off? Miriam Olbrisch reports on North Rhine-Westphalia for SPIEGEL, giving her a behind-the-scenes look at the political world. She has one clear piece of advice for aspiring journalists: No AI in the world can replace a good network.
How do you get started in journalism and media? There are many different routes into the profession – from local journalism and international broadcasting to communications in public institutions and corporations.
What does modern local journalism look like in the digital age? The journalism traineeship at the General-Anzeiger Bonn combines traditional reporting skills with digital news production and offers experience across a range of editorial departments. From an early stage, trainees are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and pursue their individual interests.
How does a federal agency communicate when its information is designed to help people prepare for crises and emergencies? The traineeship at Germany’s Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) combines media relations, social media, and public communication with crisis communication of direct relevance to society.
From regional newsrooms to international reporting assignments, the RTL School of Journalism prepares aspiring journalists for a career in the media through a combination of classroom teaching, hands-on experience, and cross-platform storytelling. At the heart of the programme is visual journalism.
Researching, developing, and publishing stories from across Cologne and the surrounding region: during the 24-month journalism traineeship at the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, aspiring journalists gain hands-on experience at what the newspaper describes as the region’s “No. 1 source of information”.
Around 2,000 people apply for Deutsche Welle’s journalism traineeship each year. Only twelve are selected. From day one, the aspiring journalists work in international newsrooms alongside colleagues from around the world. They learn how to report on global issues for an international audience in a clear and accessible way.
Social media, video content, public relations, and corporate strategy: The Deutsche Telekom internship program offers young professionals hands-on insights into corporate communications at Deutsche Telekom AG.
Women across the globe are connected by shared stories and the desire to express themselves through fashion. Different experiences, yet similar memories, come together in the power of self-made clothing and personal style.
