Prompter - A2 - Weekend - Contract

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Prompter - A2 - Weekend - Contract

Location

New York

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10051816

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg Media is looking for an individual with a proactive attitude who is focused, flexible, and proficient in several aspects of broadcast operations, and who can work collaboratively in a live control room and studio environment. This individual will be expected to provide coverage in prompter and A2 operator capacities to work collaboratively in control room and live studio environments. They will be required to work with on-air talent, engineering, and editorial teams, as well as their global counterparts to ensure a quality visual production daily. 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 as well as communicate issues to management and engineering teams. An A2 is responsible for dressing microphones and IFBs on anchors and reporters as well as working with a variety of different microphone types. They should be in constant communication with the floor manager, and be able to properly relay info to the A1 and control room as needed. This position requires the individual be able to work flexible shifts that could include: mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday work may be required.

We'll trust you to:

• Operate the teleprompter during live and taped events
• Work with on-air talent with different speech patterns
• Ensure the teleprompter system is in working condition before on-air programming
• Dress wireless and wired microphones and IFB earpieces
• Monitor battery levels and troubleshoot in real time.
• Conduct basic studio maintenance with the team.
• Read, follow, and execute all relevant tasks outlined in a live news broadcast rundown (ENPS experience a plus).
• Communicate with Operations Team Leads on issues that will impact the team and broadcasts.
• Assist engineering team as needed

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or 1 year of experience working in a live TV environment
• Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment
• Willingness to work weekends, overnights, early mornings and holidays as needed * 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.

Salary Range = 30 - 30 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.

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