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Media Counsel

Location

New York

Business Area

Legal, Compliance, and Risk

Ref #

10047761

Description & Requirements

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities 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.

What’s the role?

Bloomberg’s Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world’s leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to a workplace where all of our employees can thrive regardless of background, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program!

We are seeking an experienced Media Counsel to support Bloomberg Media’s global products and services. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with our business and sales teams — advising on, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements while helping to shape the strategy of a fast-moving media organization. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, practical advice, and a strong understanding of how media, technology, and data intersect.

We'll trust you to:

- Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements relating to content production, licensing and acquisition, advertising, distribution, partnership, sponsorship, NDA, talent, and production services.

- Advise Bloomberg Media on intellectual property, licensing, data privacy, distribution, and advertising matters.

- Partner with Legal & Compliance colleagues, including newsroom, IP, and privacy counsel to align legal strategies and address cross-functional issues.

- Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and policies that promote consistency, efficiency, and clarity across Media Legal.

You’ll need to have:

- A J.D. degree and active New York Bar membership (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel).

- 5+ years of experience advising clients in the media or entertainment industries either at a law firm or in-house.

- Familiarity with content production, distribution, advertising, or partnerships within a media organization.

- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and licenses.

- Clear and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to deliver concise, actionable legal advice.

- Excellent organization, judgment, and attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

- A collaborative approach and proven success working across legal and non-legal teams.

We’d love to see:

- Experience handling cross-border transactions or advising on international matters.

- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment that values business judgment and creative problem-solving.

- Curiosity about how media, technology, and data continue to reshape the global information landscape.

Does this sound like you?

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at:

Salary Range = 200000 - 255000 USD Annually + 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, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email [email protected]