Senior News Desk Producer

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: CNBC

Company Description

NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

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CNBC INTERNATIONAL

CNBC is the world’s number one business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.

CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live.

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.

Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.

NBCUniversal is the parent company of CNBC.

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Senior News Desk Producer will be responsible for securing first or exclusive interviews with news makers and market movers. You will play a key role in building and strengthening media relations with key institutions in global financial markets and international business community, with a focus on Asia Pacific. You will also work with Supervising producers and producers in the newsroom in developing program segments and assignments based on CNBC’s editorial priorities. You will also assist the Head of the News Desk in managing the daily operations of the desk and grow the next generation of journalists.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Secure first or exclusive high-profile interviews with news makers and market mover.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with key players in global economy, such as governments, corporates, multilateral institutions, investors and think tanks, etc.
  • Work together with senior members of the newsroom in planning and executing outside-broadcast assignments in Singapore and overseas.
  • Nurture junior journalists in the newsroom and assist Head of the News Desk in creating an inclusive and equal environment for the team.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Track record of securing high-profile interviews with business leaders and policy makers.
  • Strong editorial judgement and good knowledge in Asia economy.
  • Able to work calmly and steadily in a fast-pace, high-pressure breaking news environment.
  • Strong communication skills with excellent command of English.

 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  • 8 years of newsroom experience, ideally with focus on global economy and financial markets.
  • Experience in people management and team building.
  • Ability to speak and read a second or third language.

 

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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