TV - Line Producer, Singapore

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.

CNBC's vast portfolio includes , 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 and virtual 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.

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Line Producer will work closely with Executive Producers, senior and junior producers, and CNBC Operations to build a live news TV program for CNBC International. In this newscast, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial news stories of the day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

What you'll do…

• Work with senior and executive producers to build daily rundowns and oversee changes when breaking news hits.
• Work with show directors to block and time programming.
• Pitch ideas, approve and copy edit scripts, as needed.
• Work with producers to come up with the strongest elements for each segment.
• Craft headlines and teases that are engaging no matter the time constraint – for both breaking news and scheduled programming.
• Write fresh copy, as needed.
• Communicate time and roll cues with guests and correspondents.
• Work with news desk and booking to request reporters and guests for show.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exemplary editorial judgment.
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure.
• A collaborative mindset rooted in teamwork, driven by a pioneering spirit that inspires and empowers others to share in your passion and vision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story.
• Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays when and as required.
• Demonstrated and proven excellent editorial judgement and understanding of journalistic standards.
• Strong understanding of markets.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

While not essential for this role, candidates with experience or proficiency in the following attributes tend to excel in this position.

• 4 or more years of experience working in broadcast, live streaming or cable, with 3 or more years working on live daily shows.
• University degree or equivalent working experience.
• Familiarity with CNBC News standards.
• Prior experience at a financial news network

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