TV - Line Producer, Singapore - #1120747

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.

Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.

OVERVIEW

The Line Producer will work closely with Executive Producers, senior and junior producers, and CNBC Operations to build a live news TV program for CNBC International. In this newscast, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial news stories of the day. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll do…

• Work with senior and executive producers to build daily rundowns and oversee changes when breaking news hits.

• Work with show directors to block and time programming.

• Pitch ideas, approve and copy edit scripts, as needed.

• Work with producers to come up with the strongest elements for each segment.

• Craft headlines and teases that are engaging no matter the time constraint – for both breaking news and scheduled programming.

• Write fresh copy, as needed.

• Communicate time and roll cues with guests and correspondents.

• Work with news desk and booking to request reporters and guests for show.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Exemplary editorial judgment.

• Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure.

• A collaborative mindset rooted in teamwork, driven by a pioneering spirit that inspires and empowers others to share in your passion and vision.

• 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.

• Demonstrated and proven excellent editorial judgement and understanding of journalistic standards.

• Strong understanding of markets.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

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

• 4 or more years of experience working in broadcast, live streaming or cable, with 3 or more years working on live daily shows.

• University degree or equivalent working experience.

• Familiarity with CNBC News standards.

• Prior experience at a financial news network

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.