News Assistant

**Company Description** NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL**

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

NBCUniversal Singapore earned a Great Place to Work certification as a result of our dynamic, inclusive and resilient culture. Here you can live your passion.

**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.
- NBCUniversal is the parent company of CNBC._
**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 is essential.

**DESIRED ATTRIBUTES**
- University degree or equivalent experience and a keen interest in business news, economics, and financial markets.
- Prior internship experience in TV News Production and/or financial sector would be advantageous.
- 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.

**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.