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German Study Programs for American News Managers

In 2007 the RTDNF inaugurated a fellowship program in Germany for American news managers. Eleven managers visited newsrooms and met with news executives in Berlin and Hamburg. In October, 2009, ten news directors and editors will visit German newsrooms under the second program for leading news managers.� Our next program in Germany for American news managers and executives will be in the fall of 2011.

German Study Programs for American Journalists

If you are an American radio, television or online journalist working for a local station, regional cable channel or national network, you may qualify for the study program in Germany. Each year, we conduct programs in cities such as: Berlin, the renewed capital of Germany; western German cities such as Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Stuttgart; eastern cities such as Leipzig, Potsdam and Dresden; as well as Brussels, home of NATO and the European Union.

German/American Journalists Exchange Program

RTDNF's longstanding international program focuses on Germany, one of the United States' most important and influential European allies.

Since 1993 the RTDNF has co-sponsored and administered a bi-annual exchange and provided production support to give journalists the opportunity to learn directly about Germany's culture, politics and practice of journalism.

An International Perspective on the Presidential Election

What do Germans think of presidential candidate Barack Obama? Hear from Karsten Voigt, coordinator of German-American Cooperation at the Federal Foreign Office.

RTDNF International Fellowship

Spend two weeks in Germany this September.

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About The German/American Journalists Exchange Program

Questions about the German/American Exchange Program? Check out these frequently asked questions to find out more.

Hosting German Journalists in the U.S.

Program alumni and interested friends of the program are encouraged to host a visiting broadcast journalist from Germany. German RIAS fellows spend one week at American stations, learning how news is gathered, information is conveyed, and stories are chosen and presented.

German/American Awards Program

Cash awards for excellence in reporting on German/American issues are presented annually by RIAS Berlin. Up to $10,000 is divided among the winners in the radio, television and new media categories, with prizes typically in the range of $2,000. The application deadline is January 15, 2010 for stories that have aired�during calendar year 2009.

German/American Journalists Exchange Sample Schedule

Please contact Jon Ebinger for more information on any of the German/American journlists exchange programs or to discuss being a fellowship host.

German/American Journalists Exchange Testimonials

Read testimonials from journalists who participated in the RTNDF German/American Journalists Exchange Programs.

RIAS Berlin German/American Awards

As part of its German/American Journalist Exchange Program, the RIAS Berlin Commission presents awards each year for excellence in radio and television reporting on German/American issues.