News Assistant
at NBCUniversal
Singapore, Southeast, Singapore -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 15 Sep, 2024 | Not Specified | 17 Jun, 2024 | N/A | Financial Markets,Legal Requirements,Content Production,Citizenship,Membership,Tv News Production,Business News,Economics,Color | No | No |
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Description:
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 and virtual 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.
NBCUniversal is the parent company of CNBC.
Job Description
OVERVIEW
The News Assistant provides support to the show production teams assisting with cutting video, building graphics, basic segment production and guest booking. This role is ideal for candidates looking for entry into a career in journalism and TV news production with a keen interest in business, economics, and financial markets. You will also begin to learn about business and markets and the fundamentals for journalism.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, effectively prioritise and manage workload independently.
- Collaborative teamwork, being able to adapt to a fast-paced newsroom and willingness to learn.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Fluency in English language is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Write basic scripts for TV news
- Research news stories
- Transcribe live interviews
- Build graphics using CNBC’s in-house applications and liaise with the Graphics team for guidance
- Work with video editors to cut videos to match news scripts
- Prepare elements such as video clips, lower-thirds, soundbites etc for show segments
- Efficiently manage the teleprompter for on-air talents during live programming
- Being involved in creation of show segments – share, discuss and/or pitch ideas
Qualifications
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Marketing/Advertising/Sales
Marketing / Advertising / MR / PR
Sales
Graduate
Proficient
1
Singapore, Singapore