Two women sit at a table having a conversation in a cafe, with a man working on a laptop at a higher table behind them. The cafe has large glass windows with outdoor seating visible.
Word cloud with the phrases 'Learn', 'Journalism', 'in', '14', 'Days' in pastel yellow and blue colors.
Text-based graphic with beige text on black background reading "Berlin Journalism Academy x Treetop Travel Journalism".
Two young men sit at a wooden table with a microphone, engaged in conversation, in a recording studio or podcast setting.
A woman with glasses and long braid in a black outfit stands on cobblestone sidewalk during golden hour, posing for a photo taken by a person holding a camera, with European-style white building with graffiti in the background.
Text displaying dates: August 17 - 31
Close-up of text 'Magazine Publishing' in elegant, cream-colored font on a black background.
Text on black background promoting newsroom experience workshops in reporting, writing, editing, publishing, and daily workshops.
Learn more

Our two-week Magazine Intensive*

*limited spots

Learn by Doing. Publish by Week Two!

Experience field reporting in Berlin: pitch, investigate, write — publish! Over two weeks, you'll learn journalism by doing it. Claim your spot on our small editorial team, and get to create a print and online magazine from scratch, under daily mentoring of our Editor-in-Chief. Leave with your byline in a professional publication.

Certificate of course completion, references, recommendation letters, and your byline in a professional publication.

A diverse group of seven people standing in an art gallery, smiling and posing for a photo in front of colorful paintings.

upcoming!

two week intensive newsroom course

upcoming! two week intensive newsroom course

Welcome to Berlin Journalism Academy (BJA), Berlin’s International school for hands-on professional training. Here, you’ll learn from people who've spent years in the field and believe in what they do.

Quote in large red text reads: "We don’t just teach journalism — we practise it."
Black and white portrait of a Nadja Vancauwenberghe looking sideways, wearing a jacket and button-up shirt.

Nadja Vancauwenberghe, BJA Founder

At BJA, we don’t just teach journalism — we practise it. This academy is built on my 27 years of journalism experience, from war zone to newsrooms. Here you won’t learn “content creation” or “storytelling”. Instead you’ll learn the craft of first-hand, no-nonsense reporting, the only way that works: by doing.

All our courses are hands-on, immersive, and to the point, guided every step of the way by professionals who’ve been there, done that, and continue to do it, because they love it.

Whether you’re a junior journalist looking to get published, a media professional seeking journalistic knowhow, or a career-changer eager to develop your reporting skills, BJA offers a dedicated learning experience in print, online and video platforms. 

Small, focused groups and personalised feedback ensure that every participant receives individual attention and meets their goals.

Join us and become part of a community that values the power of good, no-nonsense professional journalism!

Text reading 'Berlin Journalism Academy' in bold, white letters on a black background.
A graphic with the text 'B3A' in large, stylized letters with blue connecting dots and lines, resembling a circuit or network diagram.
Stylized logo with large overlapping letters 'B', 'J', and 'A' in dark olive green, outlined by a light blue square frame featuring circle accents on the top left and bottom right.

Contact our team