Company Description

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 No. 1 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.

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Markets Correspondent will generate original, compelling stories that become destination reading for people involved in markets and finance, or who wish to gain a greater understanding of the industry. The Correspondent will work as part of the CNBC.com EMEA editorial team, cultivating sources, communicating with industry players, pitching story ideas, and writing and producing stories in our content management system. The Correspondent will be expected to break company earnings and pitch in with other breaking news coverage as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitching, reporting and writing markets-focused news and analysis stories that can lead the homepage
• Writing fast and accurate breaking news copy and multi-tasking in a high-pressure news environment
• Packaging copy to include graphics, video, charts and appropriate links to better engage readers and compel them to share the story, as well as engage in best SEO practises
• Collating and analysing financial markets data for news stories, features and other content on the site
• Collaborating with TV colleagues and international CNBC bureaus on stories relating to markets, finance, earnings and other topics
• Making use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
• Where appropriate and depending on the candidate’s development plan, update CNBC.com pages in a timely and accurate manner, assign stories and sub-edit copy

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, business and economic news
• Familiarity with Eikon, FactSet or similar and other data sources
• Relevant qualifications, such as a university degree, and/or demonstrable experience in a related position
• Demonstrated experience working for a news website, newspaper or a wire service
• Demonstrated experience of writing financial markets-focused stories on a regular basis
• Demonstrated self-starter, with the ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sources
• Keen eye for detail with the ability to submit clean, accurate copy and a view to sub-editing copy
• Initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks coupled with the ability to operate under tight deadlines efficiently and accurately

REQUIREMENTS

• A clear understanding of CNBC’s editorial and programming priorities
• A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required
• Experience of working in content management systems desirable
• Experience of working for a leading wire service or business news website desirable
• Fluency in English required; fluency in at least one other European language would be an advantage

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

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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