Senior Programming Director, Bloomberg Live Experiences - Contract

Senior Programming Director, Bloomberg Live Experiences - Contract Location New York Business Area News and Media Ref # 10041743

Description & Requirements

As Senior Programming Director for Signature Events, you'll be working closely with Bloomberg editors, TV and video anchors, reporters and analysts in the US, Europe and Asia, to create newsmaking, editorially relevant agendas and identify and secure appropriate speakers for the events.
Core responsibilities include the following:

• Work with the Bloomberg Live editorial team in New York, London and Singapore to conceive and execute editorially-driven panels, interviews and/or presentations for BLE Signature Events.
• Collaborate closely with key editorial stakeholders within the larger Bloomberg newsroom to ensure our events are relevant, newsy and compelling to our sophisticated audiences across all our editorial platforms: digital, print, radio, video, social media and the Bloomberg Terminal.
• Build and maintain the event website, collect and post speaker photos and bios; oversee speaker outreach efforts, including researching appropriate speakers for each event; work with Bloomberg journalists and analysts to moderate editorial sessions at the events; and generally oversee all editorial aspects of the events.
• Ensure that the events you help create are consistent with Bloomberg's editorial mission and standards.

You'll need to have:

• A minimum of five years of journalism or equivalent experience
• A proven track record in developing high-concept or buzz-worthy panels, feature stories or television interviews, utilizing global executives and/or newsmakers
• Strong knowledge of international business news, particularly in the areas of technology and the future of media
• A strong external network of newsmakers that can be relied on for ideas, bookings, and expanded relationships
• Creativity and innovation in all formats and concepts
• The ability to juggle multiple assignments with good time management skills
• Experience booking for live events and/or television and radio strongly preferred

Salary Range = 70 - 75 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.