Summary
CNBC is looking for an Associate Producer for Squawk Box. You will work in a live news control room and play an integral part of covering the most significant financial stories of the day.
*Please Note: This is an early morning shift Monday- Friday 4 AM to 12 PM
Category
Associate Producer
Booking
Editor
Live Event / On Location Services
Researcher
Social Media
Writers
Location
New Jersey
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Nov 20, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
CNBC is looking for an Associate Producer for Squawk Box. You will work in a live news control room and play an integral part of covering the most significant financial stories of the day.
*Please Note: This is an early morning shift Monday- Friday 4 AM to 12 PM
Responsibilities:
- Producing elements for various guest and reporter segments during a daily business program.
- Managing the show’s social media accounts. This includes writing and posting text and video clips during the live show.
- 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
- Researching segment ideas and segment information as directed
- Assisting in the booking of guests
- Assisting producers with story production and pre-interviews
- Helping oversee edits for taped projects
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
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight