Markets Correspondent

71506BR
- Production
- CNBC

**Responsibilities**

**OVERVIEW**-
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Write proprietary stories about markets, finance and economics based on news flow, proprietary reporting and comments from CNBC television interviews
- Interview analysts, economists, fund managers and company executives for stories
- Write background features or special reports on a regular basis in a crisp, compelling and thorough manner
- React to breaking news with the ability to quickly compose an account of the facts, and thoughtfully push a story forward with analysis and reporting
- Stay abreast of the markets, corporate news, and macroeconomic developments, including reading analyst reports to come up with and pitch story ideas
- Help oversee the daily Asia markets story includes suggesting sharp and compelling headlines, and guiding the markets writer on what to include in updates, and occasionally filling in for that writing as needed
- Periodically oversee and select stories for the U.S. and international home pages as a backup for the regular homepage editors and on at least half a dozen weekends each year
- Copy edit stories, slideshows and videos

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS- At least 5 years of prior experience working for a leading wire service or business news website
- Strong news judgment, in-depth knowledge of financial markets, stock, business, geopolitical and economic news for Asia-Pacific region
- Prior experience and proven ability to write and edit stories on market movers, company earnings and business/sector analysis
- Independent worker who is able to work under time pressure to write clean, accurate copy quickly, while making smart decisions in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to foster good relations with colleagues, contacts and sources
- A clear understanding of CNBC’s editorial and programming priorities
- Strong command of English is essential, ability to speak at least one Asian language would be advantageous
- Familiar with data sources for research purposes
- Prior experience working with digital media and content management systems
- Able to prioritize a wide range of tasks while operating under tight deadlines
- Proactive self-starter who takes initiative to propose compelling story ideas and search for new angles to cover broad investment themes
- Flexible and able to work different shifts occasionally, including on weekends or public holidays, when required
- Exhibit a readiness and adaptability to expand into other media, including TV, podcasts, digital video and charts or graphics
- Relevant university degree required

**Sub-Business**
- CNBC International

**Career Level**
- Experienced

**City**
- Singapore

**State/Province**Country**
- Singapore

**About Us**
- CNBC is the recognized global leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage and business information. CNBC’s international operations include regional networks in Europe and Asia-Pacific that provide the latest market information, unrivalled coverage of breaking news, in-depth analysis, and interviews with business leaders. CNBC in Europe reaches more than 110 million households, in addition to leading banks, financial institutions, and hotels across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. CNBC in Asia-Pacific reaches more than 70 million households in 21 countries.
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**Notices**
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