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Freelance Desk Producer, Contract
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29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
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27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Freelance Desk Producer Contract
Location
London
Business Area
News and Media
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Description & Requirements
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets from on-the-day coverage to in-depth features. We are known for our quality accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. Its what keeps us inventing and re-inventing all the time.
Bloomberg Television is seeking a freelance Desk Producer to join the EMEA broadcast news desk from our European headquarters in London. This is a fast-paced news-driven role suited for a journalist who thrives on tight deadlines collaboration and has sharp editorial judgment.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating live hits turning newsworthy sound from interviews and events and ensuring timely and compelling content delivery across Bloombergs TV Radio and multimedia platforms. Youll work hand-in-hand with field crews producers and reporters to respond to breaking news business developments and major global events.
Youll bring a deep interest in business economics and geopolitics with the ability to spot what matters and act quickly. Youll also be someone who enjoys building strong working relationships across teams and who thrives balancing multiple priorities under pressure.
Well trust you to:
- Contribute to daily newsgathering efforts liaising with bureaus field crews and reporters to line up live hits source video and coordinate breaking and rolling coverage
- Cut newsworthy soundbites and segments from live interviews press conferences panels and events and create TV graphics to support coverage quickly and with editorial accuracy
- Make editorial decisions in real time helping shape our on-air coverage and ensuring the strongest stories voices and visuals make it to air
- Collaborate closely with Bloombergs producers anchors correspondents and the wider editorial team to deliver daily news priorities
- Maintain a strong awareness of market-moving news and political and economic developments across the EMEA region
Youll need to have:
- 2 years of experience in broadcast journalism news desk production or digital video production
- Editorial judgment with a track record of responding effectively to breaking news
- A collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility to work early/overnight shifts
- A solid grasp of European business politics and financial markets
- Experience using video editing systems to cut and turn around fast-moving content is a bonus
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think were a good match. Well get in touch to let you know what the next steps are but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: indicated please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.
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About Company
Bloomberg is the world's primary distributor of financial data and a top news provider of the 21st century. A global information and technology company, we use our dynamic network of data, ideas and analysis to solve difficult problems every day. Our customers around the world rely on ... View more
