Correspondent (f/m/d) DW Studio Brussels

Correspondent (f/m/d) DW Studio Brussels

DW - Deutsche Welle

Brussels, Belgium

We are seeking a Correspondent (f/m/d) for our DW Brussels Studio in Belgium as of 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible on the basis of a full-time local staff employment contract limited for two years.

Role

• reporting on current and in-depth European topics, EU institutions, and Western European countries - from topic selection to implementation - for all of Deutsche Welle’s channels and formats;
• producing features and in-depth reports (social media, online, TV) from Brussels and Europe;
• live interviews and broadcasts for YouTube and TV (in English);
• organization of studio conversations as well as conducting interviews with relevant figures.

Profile

• university degree as well as completed traineeship or comparable journalistic qualification;
• long-standing professional journalistic experience, including experience as video journalist and mobile reporter;
• prior experience as a correspondent, preferably from Brussels, and experience with breaking news situations;
• ability to analyze political and geostrategic contexts and very good knowledge of the EU institutions;
• good knowledge of the processes of social media departments, preferably at media organizations similar to DW;
• experience with reporting and interview formats for YouTube;
• professional language proficiency in English and French (min. level C1), German desirable;
• excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to work in interdisciplinary and diverse teams, high level of intercultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Benefits

• Purposeful workin an international media environment;
• Modern organizational culture New Work: Digital Leadership and Collaboration;
• Opportunities for growth: Comprehensive learning and development programme and formats;
• Flexible work arrangements: Working hours and working from home;
• Attractive compensation: Competitive salary package.

As employees of Deutsche Welle, we identify with the values laid down in the Deutsche Welle Act. We are especially opposed to every form of discrimination, racism and antisemitism.

We promote diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome your application regardless of your nationality, cultural, ethnic or social background and affiliation, religion or belief, disability, sexual identity, gender identity or age. We strive for gender parity at all levels of the Organisation.

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application, including CV and cover letter, by 16 September 2026.

Deadline 16 September

Don't forget to mention EuroBrussels when applying.

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