Assistant Producer
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 and virtual 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.
Job Description
The Assistant Producer is an essential team member who supports the senior producers in creating and producing CNBC live TV programs and show segments. You will also partner with producers and the Operations team on overall show content and production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in building and creating world-class business news content for CNBC’s core programming
Research stories and/or guests, and uncover new angles on stories
Write scripts, select relevant and appropriate video, soundbites, elements for the shows
Conceive segment and story ideas, interview questions, and elements for TV programs with producers to develop these ideas into engaging content
Communicate clearly and effectively in the news gallery
Maintaining a flexible and calm attitude while working in a fast-paced, intense, breaking news environment
Select graphics, including subject straps and graphics that require little or no editing, choose the relevant durations for data boards and initiate good use of graphic elements in the shows
Learn to format line-ups with iNews and Avid systems, as well as work efficiently with programs for graphics, subject straps, and data boards
Develop strong news judgment through consistent research, reading and pursuing good news stories
Cooperate with video editors, graphic designers, studio directors etc. in Operations to produce stellar programming
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated work experience in TV News Production and/or financial sector
Ability to manage very tight deadlines, work in a fast-paced and intense live news broadcast environment
Good knowledge of business, economics, and financial markets
A clear understanding of CNBC’s editorial and programming priorities
Fluency in English and excellent communication skills
Ability to work both in a team and independently
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Minimum 2 years of experience in television news production
Prior experience working in an international news organization, with control room/gallery exposure
Knowledge of iNews, Final Cut Pro, TV Production systems, TV graphic systems
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.