Freelance Desk Producer – Contract

Overview

Freelance Desk Producer - Contract

Location: London

Business Area: News and Media

Ref #: 10046675

Description & Requirements

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 Bloomberg’s TV, Radio and multimedia platforms. You’ll work hand-in-hand with field crews, producers, and reporters to respond to breaking news, business developments, and major global events.

You’ll bring a deep interest in business, economics and geopolitics, with the ability to spot what matters—and act quickly. You’ll also be someone who enjoys building strong working relationships across teams, and who thrives balancing multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily newsgathering efforts, liaising with bureaus, field crews, and reporters to line up live hits and coordinating rolling coverage
• Cut newsworthy soundbites and segments from live interviews, press conferences, panels and events, quickly and with editorial accuracy
• Make editorial decisions in real time, helping shape our on-air narrative and content
• Collaborate closely with Bloomberg’s producers, anchors, correspondents, and the wider editorial team to prioritize the right coverage
• Maintain a strong awareness of market-moving news and political and economic developments across the EMEA region

What you’ll need

• 3–5+ years of experience in broadcast journalism, news desk production, or digital video production
• Excellent 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 shifts as needed
• 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

How to apply

If this sounds like you

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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 amer_recruit@bloomberg.net

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