Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international public broadcaster, established in 1953. Headquartered in Bonn, with television production primarily in Berlin, DW aims to provide reliable news, information, and cultural programming worldwide. It promotes understanding of Germany and Europe while supporting press freedom and democratic values. DW offers multilingual radio services in over 30 languages, including English, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese, targeting global audiences across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Its television service, DW-TV, provides 24-hour news and informational programming in German, English, and Spanish. Additionally, DW maintains a strong online presence with news websites and streaming services, enhancing global accessibility. The Deutsche Welle Training Center (DWFZ) offers courses for journalists, fostering media development and press freedom. DW's programming is rebroadcast by numerous public broadcasters worldwide, often free of charge, making it accessible to diverse audiences, including policymakers, students, and diaspora communities. Its commitment to journalistic independence and balanced perspectives distinguishes it among international broadcasters.

Media Production Bonn, Germany Founded 1953 ~406 employees

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Employees
406
+0.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$56.6K
Revenue ~$23M
12-month attrition
10.6%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Deutsche Welle went from 370 employees in Jul 2023 to 406 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 21 people joined, 8 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other388
Marketing10
Operations8

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Deutsche Welle FAQ

How many employees does Deutsche Welle have?

Deutsche Welle has about 406 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Deutsche Welle's revenue per employee?

Deutsche Welle makes about $57K in revenue per employee, based on $22.99M annual revenue and 406 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.