CNBC is building a new team for an all-business and markets-focused program, launching this January, and airing weekdays at 7pm ET. In this newscast, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial news stories of the day.
What you'll do:
- Developing and producing live and taped guest segments
- Generating original content ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources
- Identifying and booking compelling guests
- Conducting pre-interviews of guests and arranging hits
- Writing compelling copy and teases
- Securing elements such as sound bites and video to support segments
- Help create, visualize and produce segments for the show
- Bring new and creative ideas to the show for segments and franchises
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with news sources
- Assisting Line Producers in the production of the show
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
- At least 5 years of experience booking and segment producing in a live television environment, with demonstrated writing, research and communication skills
- Exemplary editorial judgment
- Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story
- Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays when and as required
Desired Characteristics:
- Some experience as a Line Producer -- this individual will ideally serve as back-up LP
- Strong understanding of the markets and prior experience at a financial news network