Associate Producer

Company Description

NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

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 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

Job Description

The Associate Producer is an essential team member responsible for leading the creation and production of CNBC‘s live business news shows and show segments, working with the show Producer(s) on overall content and production. The Associate Producer should be able to line a regular daily live show with minimal guidance and supervision. The role is ideal for candidates with extensive TV production experience and knowledge of business and financial news content.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Producers in managing the show production team
• Plan and execute compelling story ideas in both live, pre-recorded and package formats
• Live gallery production, with responsibility to react to breaking news
• Effectively delegate tasks such as segments, scripts, graphics and guest bookings effectively
• Produce and project-manage live and pre-recorded outside broadcasts across APAC
• Clearly and respectfully communicate with producers, on-air talents, video editors, studio directors and graphic designers
• Partner and cooperate with teams in Operations, i.e., graphics and studio, to produce and deliver stellar live programming, and with CNBC global teams as required
• Build and maintain relationships with CNBC guests and contributors, as required
• Step up to line-produce a show, filling in for a Supervising or Senior Producer in the gallery, if required

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in TV news production, monitoring, selecting and delivering breaking news
• Prior experience working in an international news organization with control room/gallery exposure would be advantageous
• Ability to manage very tight deadlines, work in a fast-paced and intense live news broadcast environment
• Excellent knowledge of business, economics, and financial markets in Asia
• A clear understanding of CNBC’s editorial and programming priorities
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills are essential
• Knowledge of iNews, Final Cut Pro, TV Production systems, TV graphic systems would be advantageous
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong understanding of the role of social media in news broadcasting and multi-platform delivery
• University degree and/or equivalent experience

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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