2026 Journalism programme
2026 Journalism programme
create a city guide to berlin
intro to podcasting
german language classes
Find your storytelling voice in Berlin
Treetop Travel Journalism runs monthly media and journalism courses in Berlin. We work together with our journalism interns to create a cultural magazine guide to the city. Join us to write, edit and design a professional publication, which is then published online and printed.
If you’re a student coming towards the end of university you can probably relate to the headache of wondering what comes next. Around 200,000 humanities students graduate from UK universities alone each year. Many will be vying for the same creative jobs as hundreds of applications for the same positions flood the market.
what’s included in the course?
Create a travel magazine
Hands on journalism workshops with our mentor
Feedback sessions with experienced journalists
Intro to podcasting
Graphic design workshops
A published / printed copy of the team’s magazine
German language classes
Custom tours of Berlin
Pick up at the airport
how does this benefit me?
Develop writing / editing / publishing skills
Learn from a working journalist with over 30 years experience
Find / enhance your writing style
Establish your voice
Practise magazine layout with Indesign
Perfect for creative CVs and portfolios
Enrich your experience in Berlin
See the city in a unique and curated way
We’ll drop you at your accommodation on day 1
journalism course - schedule outline
Week 1 - The Fundamentals
- What is journalism?
- How does it differ from PR / non fiction?
- 4 steps of story-making (pitch, report, structure & write)
- Publishing fundamentals: pitching, editing, layout, fact-checking, proofreading
- Taking photos for the magazine
- 1st podcasting workshop
Week 2 - The Art of Interviewing
- Interviewing masterclass
- Dos and don’ts
- Portraits + Q&As
- Group interview: Live Q&A with Berlin artist
- Photography for interviews
- Interview debrief
- Homework: prepare your feature story pitch
Week 3 - Debriefing & Pitching
- Review your pitches
- Discuss angles
- Brainstorm feature stories
- Structuring & outlining
- 1-1 feedback with lead editor
- Magazine layout
- Working with a photographer
- 2nd podcasting workshop
Week 4 - Bringing It All Together
- From drafts to final drafts
- Publishing fundamentals
- Finalise your feature with senior editor
- Work with our designer on layout
- Print / publication deadline!
- Online publishing
- Magazine sent for print
- +++ Launch Party
What's in the magazine?
Our magazines are made up of two main sections – a Berlin city guide and our participants’ chosen topics for feature length stories and interviews.
Mini Travel Guide
You’ll be tasked with picking 6-8 sites around the city, coming up with an original angle and a convincing pitch as to why we should include them in our publications. You’ll then write about, and photograph, your sites for the magazine.
Feature stories
Research a deeper topic of your choice in Berlin and develop a longer piece for the publication. Add colour and texture with interviews.
Our team
Will
programme manager
Will has been running the Treetop journalism programme in Berlin for the last five years. He’s your go to for all things organisational and also involved in the print / online publications.
nadja
lead journalism teacher
Nadja’s going to work with you from start to finish, guiding the research and development of your journalistic stories, mentoring you through all the steps – pitching, interviewing, editing, publishing.
maiia
graphic design / layout
Maiia will be working with you to realise your story in a collective print edition with your fellow programme members. You’ll gain real insight into collaborating with a pro designer.
Benjamin
podcast instructor
Benjamin runs our introductory podcasting classes. He covers the importance of storytelling, interviewing and helps you create your first piece of audio – a ‘punk rock podcast’
journalism course dates and prices
Our monthly journalism and media courses are open for summer 2026
July 1st – July 31st 2026
August registration not open yet
1 month programme – €1699
Early Bird Price – Ends November 15th 2025 – €1499
10% discount available for group bookings
Deposits to secure your place and payment plans available
Already interested to register? Be sure to tell us your motivations and experiences and we can move ahead with your application!
Podcasting workshop
Magazine workshop
German classes
WHY BERLIN?
1. A City of Constant Reinvention
Berlin has rebuilt itself time and again, from the ashes of war to the forefront of art, design, and technology. To live and study here is to witness resilience in motion — a daily reminder that transformation is possible, both for cities and for people.
2. A Global Creative Capital
Berlin’s creative energy is unmatched. Artists, writers, musicians, and innovators from every corner of the world come here to experiment and collaborate. Studying abroad in Berlin means being surrounded by ideas, conversations, and people who are unafraid to challenge the ordinary.
3. A Living Classroom
History isn’t confined to museums here — it lives in the streets, in the architecture, in the air. From the Brandenburg Gate to the East Side Gallery, Berlin invites you to learn not just from books but from the world around you. Every walk, every café conversation, every metro ride can spark discovery.
4. A Hub of Diversity and Openness
Berlin is a city that welcomes difference. Its international community creates an atmosphere of acceptance and exchange. You’ll meet people from all over the world, sharing stories, perspectives, and dreams — an education in empathy and global citizenship.
5. Affordable, Accessible, and Authentic
Unlike many European capitals, Berlin remains relatively affordable for students. Its public transport is excellent, its parks and cultural events are free or low-cost, and its neighborhoods each have a unique heartbeat.
Interested to hear more about the course?
Some of our previous journalism students' magazines
Have a browse through some of our previous publications, created by the journalism interns on our programme
Join our summer journalism programme, and discover Berlin in the best way possible – by exploring the city and writing about it.
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company info
Our mission is to connect, inspire and develop budding journalists, writers and designers through our Berlin based programmes.
Our organisation does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability or any other protected characteristics
Enrolled students are expected to treat each other and our teachers with respect.
Our course sizes are small, and we expect our students to attend classes and complete their assignments according to the schedule.
The use of drugs is strictly prohibited during our courses.
Plagiarism and flagrant use of AI to complete an assignment is forbidden unless authorised by staff in special circumstances.
Our course fees vary, but you will always find them on the relevant course page. The fees do not include flights, accommodation or meals. Please ask us for up-to-date anticipated costs.
Our course is primarily classroom based, but we do require movement across the city to visit the sites you’d like to report on. All our classes are taught in, and require, spoken and written English.