Freelance Hair & Make-Up, Contract

Bloomberg is hiring a Freelance Hair and Make-Up Artist on a contract basis at their London broadcast studios. This role sits within the hair and makeup department for Bloomberg Television, preparing on-air talent for live news broadcasts and recorded segments across their global television output. It suits a seasoned broadcast makeup artist who is comfortable working to tight turnarounds in a working newsroom environment.

About the Role

The hair and makeup department at Bloomberg Television supports daily live broadcast production, meaning the workload is continuous and schedule-driven rather than project-based. You will be working directly with anchors, correspondents, and on-camera guests across live programming and pre-recorded content, with looks built for high-definition broadcast standards. A typical day involves early calls, ongoing touch-ups through live windows, and close coordination with studio and production teams as the running order shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional hair styling and makeup for Bloomberg Television presenters, reporters, and on-camera contributors ahead of live and recorded broadcasts.
• Perform touch-ups between segments and during live broadcast windows to maintain consistent on-air presentation throughout the day.
• Create broadcast-ready looks suited to high-definition television across a wide range of skin tones, hair textures, and hair types.
• Respond to shifting newsroom priorities alongside production and editorial teams as live programming schedules change at short notice.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation of all makeup kits, tools, and the workstation in line with broadcast studio standards.
• Support a guest-facing, customer-focused service for contributors and external talent who may have limited familiarity with the studio environment.

What You Bring

• A professional qualification in Hair and Makeup Artistry or equivalent experience accumulated across live television, studio production, or broadcast environments.
• Demonstrable credits in live television production or studio-based broadcast work, with the ability to work independently under time pressure.
• Strong technical skills across a broad range of hair types and makeup application suited to HD broadcast cameras.
• Flexible availability covering early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays in line with live news scheduling demands.
• Discretion and professionalism when working with high-profile on-air talent and external guests.

Why This Role

Bloomberg Television operates one of the most active live broadcast schedules in the financial news sector, which means the volume and variety of on-air talent coming through the makeup chair is genuinely substantial. Working here puts you inside a major international broadcast operation based in London, with regular exposure to live television production at a professional level. For a freelance makeup artist looking to build broadcast credits, the consistency and profile of this output is a real draw.

Apply now for the Freelance Hair and Make-Up Artist contract with Bloomberg Television in London.