Producer - CNBC

CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 380 million homes worldwide.  

CNBC in Asia Pacific is uniquely positioned to speak to viewers from across the region. Headquartered in Singapore, the network provides nine hours of live Asia-produced programming, which is complemented with coverage of live market action from Europe and the US.  CNBC Asia Pacific's channels, which include CNBC Asia, CNBC-TV18 (India), CNBC Pakistan, Nikkei-CNBC (Japan) and  SBS-CNBC (South Korea) are available in more than 21 countries across the Asia Pacific region. CNBC also has a strategic alliance with Shanghai Media Group, which wholly owns a subsidiary, China Business Network, and a collaboration with China Central Television (CCTV).  In China, CNBC reaches 400 million homes via CCTV’s Business Channel programme, Global Connection Show.  The channels are distributed via satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcast networks, as well as through digital platforms.

(Location: Singapore)Role Summary/Purpose:
The Producer will direct editorial production of CNBC content. The Producer is responsible for leading the show team to determine each day's story content, guest list and special features. In addition, they must work effectively across the programming and operations teams to ensure clean execution of the show.

Essential Responsibilities:

Oversee production of show/s
Conceive show ideas, story ideas, interview direction
Build high production standards within CNBC Asia’s live, real-time news program format.
Write scripts
Build line-ups, effectively using CNBC computer systems, graphics, CGs, Hotboards (stock charts)
Line producing, including good communication in the control room and the ability to be flexible and react to breaking news situations
Communication with other show teams, senior producers, news editors, anchors, and operations staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

University degree or related education or experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in television news production
Excellent editorial judgement and news journalism skills
Extensive business news knowledge and experience
Proven leadership skills and people development skills

Desired Characteristics:

Good communication, influencing and team skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced breaking news environment
Capability to handle deadline pressure and work under the demands of a daily, live TV showStrong TV writing
Interested and qualified candidates should apply to our Website: www.nbcunicareers.comJob # 1262191