News Assistant

2 days ago


Singapore NBCUniversal Full time

**Company Description**
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

**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.

**Job Description** OVERVIEW**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Write basic scripts for TV news
- Research news stories
- Transcribe live interviews
- Work with video editors to cut videos to match news scripts
- Prepare elements such as video clips, lower-thirds, soundbites etc for show segments
- Efficiently manage the teleprompter for on-air talents during live programming
- Being involved in creation of show segments - share, discuss and/or pitch ideas

**Qualifications** ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, effectively prioritise and manage workload independently
- Collaborative teamwork, being able to adapt to a fast-paced newsroom and willingness to learn
- Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Fluency in English language

**DESIRED ATTRIBUTES**
- A keen interest in business news, economics, and financial markets
- Prior internship experience in TV News Production and/or financial sector
- A strong passion for broadcasting, media and content production
- An openness to develop and learn new skills, with long-term aspirations to progress your career within NBCUniversal’s award winning News Group

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**

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.


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