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Journalistenausbildung

journalism training; journalistic education

noun zhur-nah-LIS-ten-ows-bil-dung Rare
Communication Media

Usage Note

Journalistenausbildung covers the various pathways into journalism in Germany: the Volontariat (traineeship at a media house), journalism schools (Journalistenschulen), and university degree programmes. Debates about Journalistenausbildung often focus on whether digital skills are sufficiently integrated alongside traditional reporting craft.

Examples

"Das Volontariat gilt als klassischer Einstieg in die Journalistenausbildung in Deutschland."

Natural Translation

The traineeship is considered the classic entry point into journalism training in Germany.

Literal Translation

The traineeship counts as classic entry into the journalism-training in Germany.

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