Internship opportunity for Australian community broadcasters

 This year, Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster, will once again partner with the CBAA to award paid internships to radio and online journalists.
 
Community broadcasters can apply for a chance be selected for a three-month internship in Bonn, Germany.

Successful applicants will work in the Deutsche Welle multimedia newsroom, gaining experience in a multinational work environment, exposure to international stories, on-the-job training in the latest journalism software and references from a highly respected international broadcaster. As well as being great professional experience, internships can lead to longer contract or freelance work at Deutsche Welle.
 
The internship includes 1 return airfare from Australia to Germany, a monthly payment of 1,430 Euros and assistance with paperwork and finding accommodation if needed.
 
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible, you must have:

  • A University degree in a relevant area of study
  • English as your first language
  • Conversation-level German speaking skills

 
You must also be connected with a community radio station that is a member of the CBAA.
 
Selection Criteria

  • Commitment to community broadcasting
  • Experience working in a newsroom with a high content turnover and time pressure 
  • Experience in print and/or online newswriting 
  • Experience using social media for journalistic purposes 
  • Solid understanding of international media and how to cover stories for a global audience 
  • A good technical foundation for learning to use browser-based journalism tools and content management systems 
  • Ability and willingness to work night shifts 
  • Ability to work in a team 
  • Creativity and initiative

 
Applications
Applications are open now and will close on 15 April 2016. Please fill in this online form to apply. To apply, you’ll need proof of your University qualification, your CV, examples of your work and to address the selection criteria outlined above.

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