At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning hair and makeup looks for on-air talent in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Company: Join Bloomberg, a leading financial news organisation known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, dynamic work environment, and the chance to work with top industry professionals.
- Other info: Opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and high-pressure live broadcast setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes the on-screen presence of influential news figures.
- Qualifications: Professional qualification in Hair and Makeup Artistry or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Location: London
Business Area: News and Media
Description & Requirements:
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.
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: Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Freelance Hair & Make-Up,Contract in London employer: Bloomberg
Bloomberg is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to numerous professional development opportunities while working in a cutting-edge environment that values your contributions to the data manufacturing infrastructure. Located in a vibrant city, Bloomberg provides unique advantages such as a diverse workforce and a commitment to work-life balance, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
