upcoming!

two week intensive newsroom course

upcoming! two week intensive newsroom course

Welcome to Berlin Journalism Academy (BJA), Berlin’s International school for hands-on professional training. Here, you’ll learn from people who've spent years in the field and believe in what they do.

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Nadja Vancauwenberghe, BJA Founder

At BJA, we don’t just teach journalism — we practise it. This academy is built on my 27 years of frontline journalism experience, from war zone to newsrooms. Here you won’t learn “content creation” or “storytelling”. Instead you’ll learn the craft of first-hand, no-nonsense reporting, the only way that works: by doing.

All our courses are hands-on, immersive, and to the point, guided every step of the way by professionals who’ve been there, done that, and continue to do it, because they love it.

Whether you’re a junior journalist looking to get published, a media professional seeking journalistic knowhow, or a career-changer eager to develop your reporting skills, BJA offers a dedicated learning experience in print, online and video platforms. 

Small, focused groups and personalised feedback ensure that every participant receives individual attention and meets their goals.

Join us and become part of a community that values the power of good, no-nonsense professional journalism!

part-time/ three months

Join the BJA founding team and gain real-world experience in journalism and creative communication on and off line. Build your portfolio!

Berlin Journalism Academy is looking for a motivated student to help expand our outreach, build BJA’s digital presence, and promote our courses and events. You’ll work alongside our international team of journalists, video producers, and graphic designers and help us develop and grow our educational journalism project.

Work With Us
Work With Us

    • Help develop a creative social media strategy for our summer workshops  

    • Assist with correspondence (participants)

    • Coordinate teachers and guests  

    • Produce engaging social media content  

    • Write copy for the BJA website 

    • Interested in journalism and/or educational projects  

    • A motivated and creative communicator, both online and offline  

    • Strong writing skills  

    • Creative with Instagram and other social media 

    • Initiative and drive to learn

    • Backgrounding in communication, media studies, journalism, literature, sociology or politics  

    • Mentorship step-by-step mentoring and feedback 

    • Regular "Coffee & Create" update & brainstorming sessions

    • Access and participation in all BJA workshops and events – at no cost to you

    • Network inside Berlin's creative scene – mingle with renowned local artists, international students, and professional journalists

    • Performance-based bonuses – opportunities to earn extra based on your impact 

    • Portfolio building – you will own 1–2 projects from start to finish

    • Reference letter & career coaching to support your next steps

    • Must be available for 15–20 hours per week for 3 months, plus special events.

    • Fluent in English 

    • Based in Berlin


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