Description & Requirements
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Bloomberg Media seeks an energetic and creative journalist and podcast producer to work on the ambitious podcast franchise, The Big Take, which includes a daily show and two weekly shows focused on Asia and Washington, DC. The narrative franchise, publishing 5 days a week, focuses on original, global and financial news. The producer will work under the guidance of the Deputy Executive Producer, in collaboration with a larger, global editorial and production podcast team as well as alongside reporters and editors in Bloomberg’s wider newsroom.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for production of Big Take podcast episodes
Responsible for writing episodes with guidance from editors and hosts as well as booking, pre-interviewing and prepping questions for hosts, editors and show leadership
Responsible for pulling and producing tape and assembling episodes
Expected to regularly pitch and develop episodes with Bloomberg reporters
Steps into Senior Producer role as fill-in when needed
Attends newsroom desk meetings to discuss episodes and communicate needs as needed
Willingness to work outside of normal working hours, for occasional meetings with Hong Kong and London, other times zones or breaking news
Skills and Experience:
5+ years of journalism experience
Audio reporting or producing experience required
Experience in Audition a plus; experience with audio editing programs required
Demonstrated ability to write podcast episodes, identify strong tape and episode arcs as well as score episodes
Strong communicator
Must desire to work collaboratively with others
Experience on a daily news show a plus
Experience in business and financial news a plus
Experience in writing narrative storytelling a plus
IF THIS SOUNDS 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: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/careers/working-here/media/?tactic-page=588594
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Salary Range = 105000 – 135000 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.