News Desk News Assistant

Job Description

Responsibilities
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

Qualifications/Requirements
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

This role is ideal for candidates seeking an entry into a career in journalism and TV news production, with a keen interest in business, financial and/or current affairs.

Strong candidates include those with journalism, communications, media or business/economics education qualification.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4wje7-18-224-63-87-42 in your application.