Prompter / A2 - Contract

Bloomberg•New York, NY

1d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

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 including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday work may be required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

ENPS experience

Responsibilities

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