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The Amargi Journalism Training Program in spring 2026

A three-day journalism training in Leipzig for young students and aspiring journalists in Germany and across Europe, focused on ethics, fact-checking, and digital storytelling with mentorship from the Amargi editorial team.

Date & Time

Friday, April 10, 2026

11:00 - 18:00

Location

Leipzig, Germany

Seeburgstraße 100, 04103 Leipzig, Germany & online

Participants

Max. 15 people

Cost

Donationbased

The Amargi invites young students and aspiring journalists from Germany and across Europe to join an intensive, fully supported journalism workshop. This three-day program builds strong foundations in ethical reporting, critical thinking, and digital media, designed for those aiming to pursue journalism professionally.

Expected in April, exact date to be announced.

We cover: return travel, 3 nights accommodation (shared rooms), all meals, two full training days, mentorship & editorial engagement.
Arrival: Fri | Departure: Sun evening or early Mon

Program at a glance

  • Fri evening: welcome dinner, introductions, overview

  • Sat: foundations (ethics, fact-checking, interviewing, writing) + digital (social media, multimedia, audiences, misinformation)

  • Sun until 2 PM: writing lab, pitch development, 1:1 feedback, publication-ready drafts, career pathways

After the training
We will commission three contributions from selected participants, with editorial guidance through publication.

Who can apply?
Young students or early-career journalists with a Middle Eastern migrant background, based in Germany or Europe, strong English required, interest in journalism/politics/society/Middle East affairs. Gender balance is a core principle.

Apply
Send your CV + short motivation letter to [email protected]
Deadline: 10 March 2026 | Notification: by 15 March 2026

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