News Desk News Assistant

3 days ago


Singapore BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP Full time

**Roles & Responsibilities**

**OVERVIEW**

The News Assistant is an essential team member of the News Desk who will work with show teams to secure guest appearances on the network.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work closely with show teams to pitch company executives and industry experts to appear on CNBC Asia programmes
- Learn the fundamentals of TV news production and work as part of a team to secure the best guests first and exclusively for the network
- Gain and enhance knowledge in business and finance as well as the develop fundamentals of being a journalist (story selection and development)
- Grow and build relationships with guests, companies, PR agencies and various financial institutions around the region

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Strong communication skills and multi-tasking capabilities
- Team player who displays flexibility to work varied hours depending on business needs
- Capability to handle tight deadlines and to work under the demands and pressure of daily live programming
- Prior internship experience in TV News Production or Public Relations would be advantageous
- Fluency in English is essential. Speaking and writing a second language would be advantageous
- Energetic and willing to learn

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.

BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP



  • Singapore BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP Full time

    **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...


  • Singapore BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP Full time

    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 CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC...


  • Singapore NBCUniversal Full time

    Company Description **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,...


  • Singapore BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP Full time

    A leading financial news network based in Singapore is seeking a Head of Digital News, APAC to lead editorial coverage across the Asia-Pacific region. This leadership role focuses on shaping editorial strategy, managing a talented newsroom, and driving subscription growth through compelling digital content. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience...


  • Singapore BBC NEWS (ASIA BUREAU) PTE LIMITED Full time

    Package Description **Job Reference**: 21084 **Band**:D **Contract type**:Permanent **Location**:Office Base is Singapore **- Excellent career progression**- the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. **- Unrivalled training and development opportunities**- our in-house...


  • Singapore NBCUniversal Full time

    Company Description **NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL** NBC Universal 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. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture...


  • Singapore Thomson Reuters Full time

    Reuters is looking for an ambitious editor/writer for our fast-paced, round-the-clock Global News Desk. Expect to work alongside award-winning journalists in a global news organization long recognized for its commitment to accuracy and fairness. Play a role helping us evolve digitally to stand out from the crowd for everything from business to world...

  • Associate Producer

    3 days ago


    Singapore BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP Full time

    **OVERVIEW** **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Assist in creating compelling content for CNBC’s feature, events and core programming. - Write scripts, create graphics and select video and sound elements for productions. - Assist producers (and sometimes lead) when filming on-location. - Book and pursue guests and work to develop new guest relationships. -...


  • Singapore BUSINESS NEWS (ASIA) LLP Full time

    **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...

  • News Reporter, Asia

    1 week ago


    Singapore CoinDesk Full time

    As a news reporter, you will be trained to be the eyes and ears of CoinDesk. Your mission: to ensure CoinDesk readers are fully up to date whenever and wherever something happens in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly in your region, and that all content is accurate, punctual and written in the CoinDesk style. **Responsibilities** **EDITORIAL** -...