Prompter/Sliding Break Operator- Contract

Bloomberg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic media group as a Prompter and Sliding Break Operator, where you'll be at the heart of live broadcasts in a fast-paced environment. This role demands quick thinking and adaptability as you operate the teleprompter and manage commercial breaks during live events. You'll collaborate closely with on-air talent and technical teams, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality broadcasts. If you're ready to thrive under pressure and make a significant impact in the media industry, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the excitement of live television and contribute to innovative storytelling at an industry leader.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

401(k) + Match

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Familiarity with live studio dynamics and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate teleprompter and sliding break PC during live broadcasts.
• Ensure equipment is functioning before on-air programming.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Teleprompter Software

Commercial Break PC

Job description

Location: New York

Business Area: News and Media

Ref #: 10041787

Description & Requirements

The energy of a newsroom. The pace of a trading floor. We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the creativity and entrepreneurialism we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time.

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 growing its global footprint and reach through new innovations from Originals to New Economy to our rapidly growing consumer subscription business.

Bloomberg Media Group is seeking a combined freelance Prompter and Sliding Break Operator at our World Headquarters in New York City. The candidate will operate the teleprompter and commercial break PC for our daily live broadcast.

A teleprompter operator uses software in the control room to scroll through scripted material. The candidate must be able to match the speed of the scrolling text to the speaking of the presenter and adjust to any improvisation of the scripts. The candidate must be able to read the text and understand the prompting cues within the scripts, as well as setup and operate the teleprompter and communicate issues to management and engineering teams.

A sliding break operator's main responsibility is to keep the time for the show. The candidate is responsible for rolling the soft commercial breaks during LIVE broadcasts on multiple feeds. The candidate should be able to do basic time mathematics and calculate in and out block times on the fly.

This position requires the individual to work flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The candidate must be able to sit for many hours and use a hand controller scroll wheel.

Responsibilities:

• Operate the teleprompter during live and taped events
• Operate the sliding break PC during live events
• Work with on-air talent with different speech patterns
• Ensure the teleprompter system is in working condition before on-air programming
• Ensure the sliding PC is in working condition before on-air programming
• Move quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced broadcast environment
• Collaborate with the technical operations team and editorial personnel
• Understand the flow and composition of a live news broadcast
• Communicate with Operations Team Leads on issues that will impact the team and broadcasts

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment
• Willingness to work weekends, overnights, early mornings, and holidays
• Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Does this sound like you? Apply! If we believe you're a good match we'll get in touch to let you know the next steps.

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: 25-35 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.