Bloomberg
Freelance Hair & Make-Up, Contract
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Location
London
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10053289
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from intraday coverage through in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy, and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.
The Hair & Makeup Artist is responsible for providing exceptional hair styling and makeup services for Bloomberg Television’s on-air talent, including anchors, correspondents, guests, and contributors. Working in a fast-paced live newsroom, this role ensures all talent is consistently camera-ready for live and recorded broadcasts while maintaining Bloomberg’s polished, professional broadcast standards.
We'll Trust You To
- Provide professional hair styling and makeup for Bloomberg Television presenters, reporters, contributors, and guests for live and recorded broadcasts.
- Ensure on-air talent remain camera-ready by performing touch-ups before and during broadcasts.
- Work collaboratively with production, editorial, and studio teams to support live programming and respond to changing newsroom priorities.
- Create polished, broadcast-ready looks suitable for high-definition television across a diverse range of skin tones and hair types.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organization of all makeup products, tools, and workstations.
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You'll Need To Have
- Professional qualification in Hair and Makeup Artistry or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience working in live television, film, or studio production is highly desirable.
- Strong makeup & hair-styling skills across a wide range of hair types and styles.
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent on-air presentation standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by live news operations.
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We'd Love To See
- Professionalism and discretion
- Adaptability in a live broadcast environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Calm decision-making under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Customer-focused service
- Reliability and flexibility
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If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.
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