News Assistant

Company Description

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.

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.

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**Job Description**:
**OVERVIEW**
CNBC International is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a passion for journalism to join our Singapore newsroom. As a News Assistant, you’ll be joining a dynamic team of Producers, Reporters and Correspondents to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews for the world’s number one business and financial news network.

**What you’ll do**:
**Key Responsibilities**
- Working with Editors and show teams to select and edit video to match news scripts
- Assist the show team to provide elements for show segments
- Writing accurate interview transcripts
- Researching stories as directed, finding background information on a wide range of business and financial news stories, using a variety of sources
- Writing copy for use on various platforms
- Pitching, researching and booking guests
- Basic script writing
- Contributing to ad-hoc projects as required

**Qualifications**:
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

What you'll bring:

- A strong passion for broadcasting, media and content production
- A keen interest and desire to learn about financial markets and business news
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and 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.
- Additional languages would be beneficial

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.