create a city guide to berlin
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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.
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
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
See the city in a unique and curated way
We’ll drop you at your accommodation on day 1
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.
journalism course in berlin
dates and prices
July 6th – August 5th 2027
Price – €1499
*Add German classes – €300*
Early Bird (Before 30th October) – 10% discount
Prices can be discussed for group bookings
Deposits to secure your place and payment plans available
like to know more?
testimonials
Podcasting workshop
Magazine workshop
German classes
Interested to hear more about the course?
previous magazines
join our summer journalism course in berlin, and discover the city in the best way possible – exploring and writing about it.
FAQs
English is not my first language, can I manage this programme?
Sure! The language barrier is not the biggest hurdle, as long as you understand your assignments, and your reporting is in shape, we’re here to help fine tune your written pieces.
I have no journalism experience, will I have trouble keeping up?
Previous experience is not needed to take this programme, the goals are obtainable for beginners and those curious to know if journalism is the right path. It does require perseverance and commitment, though.
I’m a university journalism student, is this programme relevant for me?
Yes! We’re not heavy on journalism theory – you’ll be working in a newsroom, filing real reports and interviews to our Editor-in-chief. Your features will be published in a pro magazine with your byline.
What is the difference between this programme and the shorter 2-week version?
During the 2-week programme you’ll be working solely as a reporter, covering and writing about Berlin. During this longer course you can take part in other elements of journalism magazine publishing, such as editing and graphic design. The monthly programme also includes intro to podcasting and optional German language lessons.
Who would typically take this programme?
The programme tends to attract university journalism students, as well as those taking a work break. But it’s for anyone seriously looking to get into journalism and learn the disciplines.
provider 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.