Reporter (On-Air), CNBC APAC - #1108518

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 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.

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OVERVIEW

CNBC is seeking a dynamic and experienced business news reporter based in Singapore to generate original enterprise business stories and deliver them across TV, digital, and social platforms. In this role, you will lead newsgathering efforts, building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally to uncover exclusive, high-impact stories. With a focus on business news, you will be responsible for writing, producing, and fronting key business stories that cover a wide range of topics including the economy, financial markets, and the evolving business landscape in the region. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business and financial news reporting, with a deep understanding of Asia, and the ability to develop and sustain a robust network of sources to generate proprietary content unique to CNBC. You will contribute to show planning and production by collaborating closely with editorial, production, and digital teams to drive the daily news agenda, while presenting live reports and conducting interviews with newsmakers and industry leaders on-air and online.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and report stories from the field

• Write and contribute digital articles for publication on CNBC.com

• Write clean, clear and accurate news copy

• Develop financial and business news knowledge

• Contribute and develop story ideas and develop and invite guests to CNBC shows

• Conduct live hits and conversations on CNBC shows

• Develop sources and generate independent reporting

• Work closely with each member of production team (TV, Digital and Social), news editors, other anchors, reporters and correspondents, and operations staff

• Contribute to show planning, production, and execution, stepping in as needed

• Work with newsroom management team to drive daily editorial agenda for CNBC shows

• Work with the company’s marketing department as requested to promote CNBC

• Flexibility to work different shifts and over some weekends to cover breaking news, events, and other business needs

• Willingness to travel overseas for reporting, often on short notice

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in business and/or financial news writing and reporting live, breaking news

• Experience in presenting and adapting stories across multiple platforms

• In-depth knowledge of business news, financial markets and global current affairs  

• Ability to handle deadline pressure and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Proficient in written and spoken English language

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

While not essential for this role, candidates with experience or proficiency in the following attributes tend to excel in this position.      

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role

• Familiarity with using key newsroom systems and applications

• Background in working for a leading business news organization

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

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 [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.