News Assistant

Company Description
**NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL**

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. 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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

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**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**:
**SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS**
- University Degree or equivalent experience and a keen interest in business news, economics, and financial markets.
- A strong passion for broadcasting, media and content production.
- Prior internship experience in TV News Production and/or financial sector would be advantageous.
- Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, effectively prioritise and manage workload independently.
- Collaborative teamwork, being able to adapt and a willingness to learn will be valued.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and short deadlines.
- An openness to develop and learn new skills, with long-term aspirations to progress your career within NBCUniversal’s award winning News Group.
- Fluency in English language is essential.

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

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.