Senior Correspondent

**OVERVIEW**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Tackle difficult and complex reporting assignments in the newsroom that require a quick news turn and demand a longer-form, analytical approach; and execute both forms of writing accurately and insightfully
- Generate strong and compelling story ideas that help inform investors, business leaders and readers
- Turn out written copy and other content that withstand external scrutiny after publication, and be prepared to face scrutiny more often due to the nature of critical or "hard-hitting" content generally
- Produce digital stories including strong copy, relevant graphics, video and hyperlinks in a way that draws search engines to the story page, holds readers on the page once they get there, and then compels them to share the page
- Write fast, accurate and coherent news copy under breaking news pressure, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Pitch, report and write digital news and analysis stories which can lead the homepage
- Research financial markets data and analyzing news developments for appropriate content on the website and/or on TV or social video as appropriate
- Collaborate with TV colleagues and global CNBC offices on stories

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Experience working closely with editors on story edits that can run more than one day and which can require the answering of difficult, precise questioning
- Proficient in at least one media besides news writing, including but not limited to: TV work, charts and data visualization, digital video, podcasting, social media
- Take initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter across multiple media formats on an as-needed basis
- Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sources
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks, make decisions quickly and operate under tight deadlines
- Fluency in English is essential
- Experience working with content management systems is essential
- Relevant university degree required
- A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required, including weekends
- Readiness to and interest in expanding into other forms of journalism including TV, social video, live events and podcasts
- Experience working for a leading wire service or business news agency/website desirable
- Experience working on-camera both live and on tape is desirable
- Ability to speak at least one foreign language would be advantageous

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

**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.

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.