Bloomberg is hiring: Viz Graphics Operator - Contract in New York

Viz Graphics Operator – Contract

Bloomberg – New York, NY

Base pay range: $45.00/hr – $50.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Move quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast‑paced broadcast environment.
• Collaborate with the technical team and editorial personnel to ensure a quality visual presentation to our audience.
• Read, follow and execute all relevant tasks outlined in a live news broadcast rundown.
• Operate a live broadcast graphics rundown, firing lower‑third and full‑screen graphics while communicating with control room crew and editorial colleagues.
• Load set panoramas to video wall engines in NY and our global studio surfaces. Assign graphic elements into appropriate channels to be routed into video surfaces in coordination with the other control room positions. Change graphics in the wall engines as cued by technical and editorial personnel.
• Follow along with breaking news developments, working quickly to match relevant graphics with the on‑air conversation as they become available.
• Communicate with Operations Team Leads on issues that will impact the team and broadcasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience working in a live TV environment.
• 1 year of experience operating within Vizrt ecosystem or with relevant live graphics software (Xpression, Chyron).
• An ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy under tight deadlines in high pressure situations in live broadcast environment.
• Familiarity with ENPS or other relevant broadcast news rundown software.
• A strong desire to work as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple streams of information simultaneously while operating live graphics system.
• Flexibility to work early morning, evening, overnight hours and possible holiday coverage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary Range = 45 - 50 USD Hourly. The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.