Prompter/ A2 Operator - Contract
Bloomberg
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Sep 30, 2025
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 a prompter and A2 operator capacity 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.
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
- Work with on-air talent with different speech patterns
- Ensure the teleprompter system is in working condition before on-air programming
- Dress microphones and IFB setups on anchors, reporters and guests for multiple shows throughout the day
- 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.