RIAS BERLIN KOMMISSION

03/09/2026

Join us in congratulating our September program participants. These 12 journalists hail from various regions of the country, work in a variety of mediums and represent the ever-changing field of journalism! Their program kicks off September 6 in Brussels, continues to Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig and concludes in Berlin.

Devon Sayers, CNN, Atlanta, Georgia
Isabel Sánchez, NBC10/Telemundo62 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sherline Hawkins, NBC Washington, Washington, D.C.
Marissa Armas, CBS News Texas, Dallas, Texas
Rafael Carranza, Arizona Luminaria, Tucson, Arizona
Karina Cuevas, PBS, Washington, D.C.
Dylan Domangue, KWCH, Wichita, Kansas
Liz Jones, KUOW, Seattle, Washington
Matthew Torres, Al Jazeera English, Washington, D.C.
Emily Lunz, CNN, Atlanta, Georgia
Sydney Johnson, KQED, San Francisco, California
Javier Vega, Telemundo, Washington, D.C.

And if you’re interested in taking part in RIAS, our application for 2027 programs is open! The deadline is October 25, find more details here: https://riasberlin.org/apply-for-programs/

03/08/2026

🎙 Exciting Opportunity for American & German Journalists! 🌐

📣 The RIAS Berlin Commission invites you to apply for a unique exchange program between the United States and Germany and become part of a vibrant German American network of journalists, connecting with professionals across international borders.

🎤 Program Highlights:
- Open to full-time radio, TV, or online/digital journalists (staff or freelancers)
- No German language skills required
- Minimum of five years of continuous professional journalism experience
- Comprehensive fellowship includes round-trip air travel and hotel accommodations

📝 Application Package:
1️⃣ Completed application form
2️⃣ Résumé / CV
3️⃣ Letter of recommendation from your supervisor
4️⃣ One essay

🗓️ Program Deadlines:
📅 Apply by Sunday, October 25 at 11:59 PT
📩 Applicants will be notified of their status within one month of the application deadline

🔗 Applications, and more information, can be found at: https://riasberlin.org/en/programs/
📧 Please submit your completed application forms and required materials in one PDF file to [email protected]

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to broaden your horizons, build international connections, and contribute to the legacy of RIAS. Apply now! 🎥🌐

21/07/2026

Our summer program was full of invigorating talks featuring journalists, historians, and policymakers. The dynamic group of 12 visited six cities Munich, Erfurt, Dresden, Berlin, Cologne, and Brussels. Their packed schedule included visits to NATO, a Stasi prison tour led by former prisoner and historian Peter Keup, a visit to Topf and Sons Memorial and the Olympic Village in Munich.

RIAS fellows walk away with vast new knowledge, lifelong friends and determined to continue strengthening transatlantic relationships.

Read about their experiences here:
https://riasberlin.org/what-12-american-journalists-took-away-from-their-rias-fellowship-in-germany/

And if you’re interested in taking part in RIAS, our application for 2027 programs is open! The deadline is October 25, find more details here: https://riasberlin.org/apply-for-programs/

30/06/2026

30/06/2026

Back to work today after 18 life-changing days in Europe.
I’m forever indebted to RIAS BERLIN KOMMISSION for trusting me to make the most of the experience 🇩🇪🇧🇪
See you on tv tonight at 5 pm!

27/06/2026

Bonjour from Brussels! RIAS BERLIN KOMMISSION spent the day at the European Commission and the European Newsroom.

21/06/2026

Hallo from Berlin! I can’t believe my journalism fellowship with RIAS BERLIN KOMMISSION is halfway over 😭 I wake up every day eager to learn and grateful for this unique opportunity!

17/06/2026

15/06/2026

Congratulations to our American journalists taking part in our June program! These 12 journalists represent a wide range of mediums, from various parts of the country. Their two week journey begins today in Munich, and continues with visits to Erfurt, Dresden, Berlin, Cologne, and Brussels. The group will be visiting newsrooms throughout Germany including BR, MDR, ARD, dpa, Deutschlandradio, RTL, DomRadio. Their program concludes in Brussels with visits to NATO and the EU Commission. Join us in congratulating them!

J.D. Capelouto Capelouto, Semafor
Danae Bucci, WCVB
Alina Selyukh, NPR
Taylor Galgano, CNN
Joe Millitzer, KTVI/KPLR
Na'Keevia Brown-Poole, CNN
Erika Jackson, WSOC
Harri Leigh, Spectrum News
Peter Madden, Freakonomics
Victoria Holmes, The Dispatch
Danyelle Khmara, Press Forward Southern Arizona
Paulina Smolinski, CBS