Senior Podcast Producer - Big Take - Contract
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Aug 20, 2026
Bloomberg Media is seeking a seasoned producer to work on its flagship daily podcast, The Big Take. In this 7 month contractor role, you'll help shape the Big Take podcast franchise. 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 and mentorship. You will collaborate with a large, global team of producers, reporters, and editors across Bloomberg's newsroom, working under the guidance of the Executive Producer.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee factual accuracy, journalistic integrity, and the narrative structure of The Big Take episodes.
- Collaborate with the Executive Producer and hosts on critical decisions regarding journalism, ethics, and storytelling.
- Line-edit episodes and make final calls on all journalistic and audio elements.
- Regularly pitch and develop episodes with producers, Bloomberg reporters, and show leadership.
- Mentor and train show producers on journalistic and "writing-for-audio" best practices.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of editing experience, with 8+ years in journalism.
- Exceptional news judgment and a sharp editorial ear
- Prior audio experience in a newsroom or a similar environment required
- Thoughtful and flexible in decision-making
- A strong desire to work collaboratively and mentor others