Correspondent, DW Studio (French-speaking)

Employer: Deutsche Welle
Employment type: Full-time
Organisation type: International Organisation
Areas: Communication & Marketing
Issue areas: Media & Communication, Democracy & Governance
Languages: French

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 work

in 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

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