Distribution Agency / Representative for DW in Southeast Asia

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with one of the leading international media organizations?
Where everyone works together to ensure that people around the world have the freedom to make up their own minds? Then look no further. DW (Deutsche Welle) is Germany’s international broadcaster, delivering reliable, regionalized and multimedia content in 32 languages. We focus on issues that support a peaceful and stable global community, including human rights, democracy, social justice, education, environmental protection and technological innovation.

In 2025, our content reached 337 million users each week, driven by our strong shift toward digital platforms.
Detailed information about our reach, broadcast regions and target groups can be found here

DW is looking for an experienced Distribution Agency / Representative to:

Overall objectives

Expand, support and promote the DW brand and content across Southeast Asia
Distribute selected paid content on commission under the “Transtel” brand name
Prioritize partnerships on mobile, web and social platforms
Set up workflows for outsourced subtitling in Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indonesian
Secure new TV, OTT and re-broadcasting partners
Deliver monthly performance and viewership reports from all partners
Plan, execute and report on marketing campaigns with local partners
Identify broadcasters for “live crosses” in Priority A regions
Secure broadcasters or VOD partners for major DW video releases
Upload DW series and key content to Asian UGC/short-video platforms
Regularly check partner platforms for correct DW branding and compliance with DW’s Declaration of Values

Target regions

Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Mongolia.

You’re welcome to apply whether you want to represent DW’s interests in all these countries, or if you are an expert in individual countries only.

Required skills and qualifications

Excellent English communication skills – correspondence with DW Headquarters will be in English
Strong understanding of current media trends
Solid network across TV, digital, OTT and social media sectors
Preferably, connections within political or regulatory environments in Southeast Asia
Experience in content distribution, marketing and media partnerships
Familiarity with international media brands and localization
Fluency in key regional languages

Remuneration

Fixed monthly fee plus performance-based bonuses
Bonus criteria and amounts will be defined transparently in the contract

Application process

Company profile or résumé with relevant experience
A short proposal outlining your approach to DW’s regional goals
References or examples of past media partnerships and current
Expected monthly fee and bonus structure

Please send your application materials to:
[email protected]

You’re welcome to apply whether you have experience across all markets mentioned or prefer to focus on specific regions.
Closing date for applications is January 30, 2026.