Bastian Hartig
Video Journalist • International Correspondent
New York
Profile
New York-based video journalist and international correspondent with 15+ years of experience reporting across the U.S., Asia and Europe. A former DW Asia Correspondent, I develop and produce stories from pitch through final delivery, often reporting, shooting and editing my own work. My reporting spans U.S. politics and society, international affairs, breaking news, business and technology, and long-form documentary storytelling.
Selcted Work
Documentary
How Gen Z is Shaping U.S. Politics
DW, 28 min., 2024
A character driven documentary following young Republican and Democratic candidates on the campaign trail, exploring how Gen Z is shaping—and being shaped by—America’s political divide.
Pitch • Research • Direction • Camera • Script
Business & Technology
The Future of Supersonic Travel
DW, 4 min., 2021
After the demise of Concorde, supersonic commercial airliners were written off as too expensive, too dirty and too loud. Now, new technology could bring supersonic passenger travel back.
Pitch • Research • Camera • Editing • Script
Featured Reporting
Poor in New York—Survival and the City
DW, 12 min., 2021
New York City is home to immense riches—and incredible poverty. This reported feature follows New Yorkers living in poverty in one of America’s most expensive cities.
Pitch • Research • Camera • Editing • Script