Associate Producer, APAC

Job Description

Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
The Associate Producer is an essential team member responsible for leading the creation and production of CNBC's live business news shows and show segments, working with the show Producer(s) on overall content and production. The Associate Producer should be able to line a regular daily live show with minimal guidance. The role is ideal for candidates with extensive TV production experience and proven knowledge of business and financial news content.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Producers in managing the show production team
• Plan and execute compelling story ideas in both live, pre-recorded and package formats
• Live gallery production, with a responsibility for reacting to breaking news
• Ability to line-produce a show and fill in for the producer in the gallery if necessary
• Responsible for effective delegation of tasks such as segments, scripts, graphics and guest bookings
• Building and maintaining relationships with CNBC guests and contributors
• Communicate with news teams, senior producers and news editors, anchors and operations staff.
• Cooperate and partner with other teams in operations, gallery and graphics to produce and deliver stellar programming, and with CNBC global teams as required

Qualifications/Requirements
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
- Prior experience in TV news production, monitoring, selecting and delivering breaking news would be advantageous
- Prior experience working in a leading international news organization with control room/gallery exposure would be advantageous
- Ability to manage short deadlines, work in a fast-paced and demanding live news environment
- Excellent knowledge of Asian business, economics, and financial markets
- A clear understanding of CNBC's editorial and programming priorities
- Fluency in English and excellent communication skills are essential
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Knowledge of iNews, Final Cut Pro, TV Production systems, TV graphic systems would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of the role of social media in news broadcasting and multi-platform delivery
- University degree and/or equivalent experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rop6op-3-138-113-188-42 in your application.