Eric Ortega
@ericortega
I produce national politics and technology news across television, radio, podcasts, and digital platforms.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently producing Bloomberg's daily politics and technology program across TV, radio, and podcasts, leading producers through primetime shows and short-form social clips.
Previously, I was the showrunner for ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis, overseeing a daily 90-minute program, evening breaking-news coverage, specials, documentaries, and newsmaker interviews for ABC News Live, Hulu, and Disney+. I managed production schedules, expenses, and a $1.5M+ budget while developing editorial from conception through execution.
At VICE News, I helped lead the Emmy-winning Vice News Tonight and showran digital-native series including Field Notes and Breaking the Vote for YouTube. My NBC and MSNBC work included producing live political programming, building rundowns, writing scripts and teases, assigning stories, and supporting breaking-news coverage.
My background also includes congressional communications, legislative work, and national political media strategy. I've been recognized with an Emmy, Columbia DuPont Award, Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Imagen Foundation honors.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Oversee daily program on politics and tech simulcasting on Bloomberg TV, Radio and clipped for podcasts. Manage a team of producers to write, film, edit daily primetime show and short form social clips.
Education
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Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rutgers University.
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rutgers University.
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United StatesAuthorized to work in
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