Description & Requirements
Smarter, Faster, and as always - First. That's our philosophy. Bloomberg Media empowers global business leaders with breaking news, expert opinion and proprietary data distributed on every platform, across every time zone. Like our products and solutions - our teams are agile, dynamic, and innovative. We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy for which we're known. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We challenge each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in our communities. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
Location: Washington
Business Area: News and Media
Ref #: 10052902
Description & Requirements
Smarter, Faster, and as always - First. That's our philosophy. Bloomberg Media empowers global business leaders with breaking news, expert opinion and proprietary data distributed on every platform, across every time zone. Like our products and solutions - our teams are agile, dynamic, and innovative. We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy for which we're known. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We challenge each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in our communities. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
Bloomberg delivers critical information in a world where information matters. We give influential decision makers in business, finance and government a competitive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. To do that, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy and innovation-which is where you come in.
Bloomberg Television is looking for a highly motivated political booking producer to join our politics team in-person at our Washington bureau.
You will be responsible for booking newsmakers and top guests on market-moving stories, taking the initiative on covering breaking news, finding the appropriate voices under deadline pressure, and supporting the senior producer, line producer and anchors. In addition to securing high-profile guests, you will play a central editorial role in shaping each interview. That includes researching guests and topics, drafting interview questions and producing a concise "one sheet" that gives anchors and producers the essential context for each segment.
You should have a broad interest in politics and government with a specialized focus on markets, finance and the economy. You should be able to join our team with an pre-established list of contacts and relationships with key players and decision makers in government and politics.
You embrace challenges, can make split-second decisions, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are an effective communicator across a global newsroom.
We'll Trust You To
Land interviews with big names among key decision makers in Washington and beyond, for shows across the network.
Own the editorial preparation for guest interviews, including research, question development and production of a clear, concise interview "one sheet."
Identify the central news line for each interview and develop sharp questions, follow-ups and areas of accountability.
Be proactive - pitch ideas, be creative, bring your expertise to the table and elevate our content
Pitch newsmakers and stories
Develop strong relationships within the politics, business, finance communities globally
Work closely with the show-side producers and talent
Be willing to write and produce guest segments for broadcast
Work well under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Be able to pivot and react as news events evolve
You’ll Need To Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
At least 5 years of experience producing for live TV, including booking, writing and producing
Knowledge of politics, government, business news and the financial markets
Problem solving skills, with the ability to work under deadline pressure
Flexibility with hours
Salary Range = 85,000 - 110,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
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
Various wellness programs, among others
The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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Booking Producer
Bloomberg · Washington, DC, USA ·
- Pay:
- $85,000-$110,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time
About Bloomberg
Smarter, Faster, and as always - First. That's our philosophy. Bloomberg Media empowers global business leaders with breaking news, expert opinion and proprietary data distributed on every platform, across every time zone. Like our products and solutions- our teams are agile, dynamic, and innovative. We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy for which we're known. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We challenge each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in our communities as around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television, digital, magazine, radio and live event platforms across the globe. In the midst of a historic time in the media industry, Bloomberg Media is setting out to become an elite source of information for the world's most influential business leaders.
Bloomberg Audio & Radio has a rare opportunity for a motivated, hardworking Producer to lead its evening programming from New York. In this full-time position, the Producer will lead our coverage by writing, booking and directing several hours of daily programming. The Producer sets the editorial agenda and vision for Bloomberg's live audio programming. In this role, they will select stories, write scripts, book guests, edit audio, and direct the show. Candidates for this opening should have extensive experience in audio storytelling, strong editorial judgment, commitment to detail and the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced setting.