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About the Role

As a trainee journalist at Capital, you will learn all departments and channels of the Capital brand, from print to digital to audio and video, while also working closely with the editorial team of the news magazine Stern. You will learn all the processes of modern magazine production, research economic topics, and develop your own ideas for various journalistic formats. You will write and produce contributions for a modern business brand, support fact-checking, evaluate sources, and verify facts. You will attend press appointments and conduct on-site research.

Responsibilities

Learn all departments and channels of the Capital brand, from print to digital to audio and video
Work closely with the editorial team of the news magazine Stern
Learn all processes of modern magazine production
Research economic topics and develop own ideas for various journalistic formats
Write and produce contributions for a modern business brand
Support fact checking, evaluate sources, and verify facts
Attend press appointments and conduct on-site research
Complete the four-week intensive journalism course at the Henri-Nannen-School

Requirements

Completed university or university of applied sciences degree, ideally with a focus on business journalism
First journalistic writing experience, e.g., in reportages, interviews, or analyses, and experience gained through internships or freelance work
Great interest in economics, media, and social developments
Proficient in using digital tools, platforms, and cross-media formats
Strong research skills and a good sense for relevant topics
Work carefully, reliably, and fact-oriented
Use AI responsibly as a work tool without neglecting journalistic performance
Bring commitment, creativity, and resilience
Be flexible and willing to travel (nationally and internationally)
Very good German and English skills

Skills

Journalistic writing
Research
Fact-checking
Digital tools
Cross-media formats
Video production
Podcast production
Online research
Social media
AI as a work tool

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Trainee
Full-time

Experience Level

Trainee

Education Level

University degree
University of applied sciences degree

Salary/Compensations

2,550 Euro gross in the 1st year
2,650 Euro gross in the 2nd year

Benefits

Cooperation with the renowned Henri-Nannen-School
Cross-media development opportunities
Learning the journalistic craft in print, digital, audio, and video
Mentorship by experienced journalists
Practical training
Intensive support

About the Company

With content, tech, and data for sustainable success.
At RTL Deutschland, we entertain, inform, and inspire millions of people daily across platforms with our strong media brands, content, and products.
As part of the RTL Group, we offer many opportunities: from TV and streaming to print and digital to radio and podcast.
Over 8,000 creatives, strategists, techies, number geniuses, and organizational wizards work towards the same goal.
Do you get excited about team spirit and a hands-on mentality?
Do you want to grow beyond yourself and be part of our diverse team?
Do you value a trusting working atmosphere?
Are you looking for freedom to implement your ideas and develop your strengths?
Then shape the future of Germany's leading entertainment company with us.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from people who contribute to the diversity of our company.