Digital News Assistant

Job Description

Responsibilities
Division: CNBC International
Department: Dotcom, Digital News & Programming
Position: Digital News Assistant
Band: SSP
Reports to: Deputy Managing Editor
Location: London

NBC UNIVERSAL 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 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.

CNBC's vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, 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 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.

Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.
OVERVIEW
In this role, you will provide editorial support to the team, with a focus on formatting stories for CNBC.com and publishing video clips. This role is ideal for candidates seeking an entry into a career in journalism and online news production, with degrees or relevant experience in journalism, communications, media or business/economics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

⦁ Working closely with a dynamic team of financial reporters and editors, you should have the ability to juggle multiple tasks, from transcribing interviews to researching stories.
⦁ Packing story copy including graphics and appropriate links to CNBC.com standards, making it compelling to CNBC.com readers
⦁ Writing fast and accurate breaking news copy and original stories based on televised interviews
⦁ The ideal candidate will grow into pitching original news and analysis pieces on markets, investing, wealth and finance

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

⦁ Keen interest in business news and a passion for print writing. A strong team player, you have excellent communications and organizational skills, with plenty of initiative to work effectively under tight deadlines.
⦁ Knowledge of social media will be a plus, and you should be comfortable with handling various content management systems.
⦁ Ability to process and draw conclusions from quantitative information such as quarterly earnings, trade data, GDP figures and other numeric-based data
⦁ Interest in charts, graphics and data visualizations
⦁ Prior internship experience with an equivalent news organization is preferred, but not essential.
⦁ University Degree with a keen interest in current affairs.
⦁ Fast and responsive individual who is willing to learn and work in a fast-paced and demanding live news environment.
⦁ Good communication and team skills.
⦁ Capability to handle deadline pressure and work.
⦁ Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite.

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

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