Freelance Hair & Make-Up, Contract London, GBR Posted today

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organisations 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 organisation of all makeup products, tools, and workstations.

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.

We'd love to see:

• Professionalism and discretion
• Adaptability in a live broadcast environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Calm decision making under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Customer focused service
• Reliability and flexibility

If this sounds like you: 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. Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process.