Desk Producer
Location
Dubai
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10052262
Description & Requirements
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.
We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. "Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces." We bring out the best in each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
Bloomberg TV and Radio is seeking an experienced and highly motivated News Gathering Producer to join our Dubai bureau.
The successful candidate will be a strong journalist with a passion for breaking news, original reporting and compelling storytelling. You'll be able to capture the drama of politics and major news events while explaining their implications for a global audience of investors, business leaders and policymakers.
Based in one of the world's most dynamic news hubs, you'll play a key role in shaping Bloomberg's coverage across television, radio and digital platforms. You'll bring sound editorial judgment, strong production skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment. A keen interest in markets, business, economics and geopolitics is essential, as is the flexibility to travel and work outside standard hours when news demands.
We'll trust you to:
- Field produce live and breaking news coverage in Dubai and across the Middle East, managing logistics, live broadcasts and editorial coordination
- Produce and coordinate interviews with newsmakers, policymakers, business leaders and market participants
- Provide editorial guidance and planning support on major regional stories, helping shape coverage across Bloomberg's platforms
- Work closely with reporters, anchors, editors and producers around the world to ensure our journalism reaches the widest possible audience
- Produce and edit video content, oversee graphics and ensure stories are presented in a clear, compelling and visually engaging way
- Research, verify and develop story ideas, guests and live coverage opportunities
- Coordinate access to live feeds, events and external broadcast resources
You'll need to have:
- 3+ years of broadcast news production experience
- Strong editorial judgment and a proven ability to creatively use video and graphics
- Exceptional organizational, communication and multitasking skills
- The ability to work collaboratively across teams and platforms
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to take initiative
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends when required by the news cycle
- Experience in financial journalism is preferred
- Arabic or other regional language skills are advantageous
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional
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