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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 research on-site. You will complete a four-week intensive journalism course at the Henri-Nannen-School.
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 a 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 reports, 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 factually.
- Use AI responsibly as a work tool without neglecting journalistic self-performance.
- Bring commitment, creativity, and resilience.
- Flexible and willing to travel (nationally and internationally).
- Very good German and English language skills.
- Submit application documents, including cover letter, work samples (via PDF or link), and certificates.
Skills
- Journalistic writing
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Digital tools
- Cross-media formats
- Content production (print, digital, audio, video)
- AI as a work tool
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Traineeship
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Trainee
Education Level
- University degree
- University of applied sciences degree
Salary/Compensations
- Year 1: €2,550 gross
- Year 2: €2,650 gross
Benefits
- Cooperation with the Henri-Nannen-School
- Cross-media development opportunities
- Training by experienced journalists
- Practical training
- Intensive support
About the Company
- RTL Deutschland entertains, informs, and inspires millions of people daily across platforms with strong media brands, content, and products.
- Part of RTL Group, offering opportunities in TV, streaming, print, digital, radio, and podcasts.
- Over 8,000 creatives, strategists, tech experts, data analysts, and organizers work towards a common goal.
- Fosters team spirit, hands-on mentality, and a trusting work atmosphere.
- Provides freedom to implement ideas and develop strengths.
- Leading entertainment company in Germany.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome applications from people who contribute to the diversity of our company.