Prompter/ Sliding Break Operator - Contract
Location
New York
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10042726
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 sliding commercial break 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.
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.
This position requires the individual be able to work flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday work may be required. The candidate must be able to sit for many hours and use a hand controller scroll wheel.
We'll trust you to:
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
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
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 = 25 - 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.
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.