Podcast Producer - The Big Take - Contract
Location: New York
About the role
Bloomberg Media is seeking an experienced and energetic contract producer to join its podcast team and help shape its flagship daily podcast, The Big Take. Published six days a week, the show focuses on international business and financial news. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced news environment, possesses exceptional editorial judgement, and has a proven track record in audio production. The role will work under the guidance of the Executive Producer, in collaboration with a global editorial and production podcast team as well as reporters and editors across Bloomberg’s international newsroom.
Responsibilities
- Episode scripting
- Audio editing and mixing
- Guest booking
- Interview prep
- Technical production (including in-person recordings and tape syncs)
Requirements
- 5+ years of journalism experience
- Experience with producing and mixing in Adobe Audition required
- Demonstrated ability to write podcast episodes, identify strong tape, and craft episode arcs
- Must desire to work collaboratively with others and on a team
- Exceptional news judgment and a sharp editorial ear
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Prior audio experience in a newsroom or a similar environment is essential
- Willingness to work across time zones and occasionally outside of standard working hours to accommodate an international team
Preferred Qualifications
- Financial or business news experience
- Video production skills
Pay
Salary range: $50–$70 hourly
Benefits
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and a range of total rewards that may include:
- Merit increases
- Incentive compensation (exempt roles only)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Various wellness programs
Note: The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers, contractors, or interns.