Sr. Correspondent - CNBC Digital

at  BUSINESS NEWS ASIA LLP

NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess strong sourcing in various subject areas and excellent rapport with professional, financial, research and other sources
• Experience working closely with editors on story edits that can run more than one day and which can require the answering of difficult, precise questioning
• Highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented
• Write with an authoritative voice
• Proficient in at least one media besides news writing, including but not limited to: TV work, charts and data visualization, digital video, podcasting, social media
• Take initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter across multiple media formats on an as-needed basis
• Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sources
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks, make decisions quickly and operate under tight deadlines
• Fluency in English
• Experience working with content management systemsA flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required, including weekends.

• Write fast, accurate and coherent news copy under breaking news pressure, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Write in-depth profiles, trend pieces and effectively break down complex topics that require explanation
• Cover investigative news, scoops and exclusives that are well-sourced and can withstand external scrutiny; be prepared to face scrutiny more often due to the nature of critical or “hard-hitting” content generally
• Tackle difficult and complex reporting assignments in the newsroom that require a quick news turn and demand a longer-form, analytical approach; and execute hard news and feature stories accurately and with insight.
• Generate strong and compelling story ideas that help inform and engage investors, business leaders and readers, that will continue to build on CNBC’s credibility
• Ability to operate independently, having the confidence and ability to guide and mentor junior reporters
• Produce digital stories including strong copy, relevant graphics, video and hyperlinks in a way that draws search engines to the story page, engages readers, and compels them to share the story
• Pitch, report and write digital news and analysis stories which can lead the homepage
• Research financial markets data and analyze news developments for appropriate content on the website and/or on TV or social video as appropriate
• Collaborate with TV colleagues and global CNBC offices on stories
• Make use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com contentUpdate CNBC.com pages in a timely and accurate manner, assign stories and edit copy where appropriate