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Job Description
What you'll do:
CNBC is looking for an Associate Producer for Fast Money. In this newscast, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial news stories of the day.
Responsibilities
- Working with Executive Producer, Senior Producers, Producers and segment producers to produce CNBC Business News program
- Assisting with the coordination of elements for daily business program
- Writing copy for daily segments
- Being resourceful and creative in helping to deliver the program’s message, including use of clips and graphics
- Finding background information on a wide range of business and financial news stories using a variety of sources such as the internet, newspapers and magazines
- Working with show producers on pre-production elements for the show
- Working with EP & Senior Producer on monthly scheduling of the traders
- Researching segment ideas and segment information as directed
- Assisting in the booking of guests
- Assisting producers with story production and pre-interviews
- Creating graphics, charts & triggering these elements daily in the control room.
- Work with show producers on pre-production elements for the show
- Work with EP & Senior Producer on monthly scheduling of the traders.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
What We’ll Offer
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
- Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
- Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get…
We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or business; or an equivalent degree
- At least 2 years of television production experience
- Experience with independently developing own story ideas, conducting research, and planning show segments
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. Schedules will rotate, but must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights.
- Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed.
Desired Characteristics
- Exceptional editorial skills: ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
- Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical skills
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels
- Proactive thinker / self-starter
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
