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Production Assistant - Contract

Location

New York

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10047967

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 contract production assistant to join one of our flagship programs in-person at our world headquarters in NYC.

You will be responsible for: producing segments for reporters, newsmakers and top guests on market-moving stories, taking the initiative on covering breaking news, finding the appropriate voices under deadline pressure, helping with research packets, greeting guests and supporting the producers and anchors. You'll also join the control room when needed to call elements, check in reporters/guests, make banners.

You should have a broad interest in global news with a specialized focus on markets, finance and the economy.

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:

+ Produce segments for a daily show that covers the top market-moving stories

+ Be proactive - pitch ideas, be creative, bring your expertise to the table and elevate our content

+ Pitch newsmakers and stories

+ Develop relationships within the business, finance communities globally

+ Work closely with the other producers and talent

+ 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

+ Knowledge of business news and the financial markets

+ Problem solving skills, with the ability to work under deadline pressure

+ Flexibility with hours

Salary Range = 30 - 35 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.

Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.

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]