Desk Producer – News Gathering (Dubai)

About the role

Bloomberg TV and Radio is looking for an experienced Desk Producer to join its Dubai bureau. You will be at the centre of breaking news coverage across the Middle East, shaping stories for television, radio and digital platforms while working with a fast‑paced, collaborative newsroom.

Key responsibilities

• Field‑produce live and breaking news coverage, managing logistics, live broadcasts and editorial coordination.
• Produce and coordinate interviews with policymakers, business leaders and market participants.
• Provide editorial guidance and planning support for major regional stories.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, editors and producers worldwide to maximise audience reach.
• Produce and edit video content, oversee graphics and ensure stories are visually engaging.
• Research, verify and develop story ideas, guests and live‑coverage opportunities.
• Coordinate access to live feeds, events and external broadcast resources.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of broadcast news production experience.
• Strong editorial judgment and a passion for breaking news and storytelling.
• Interest in markets, business, economics and geopolitics.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and travel when news demands.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented and able to take initiative.

Required skills

• Broadcast news production.
• Video editing.
• Graphics production.
• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate across teams and platforms.