Job Description

OVERVIEW The Make It Reporter will be responsible for pitching and creating content related to workplace and professional success, money and career matters, entrepreneurs and start-ups for young and/or aspirational readers. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting skills, as well as a knack for making complex subjects interesting and relatable. Candidates with more experience will be considered for a correspondent position in Make It. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate intriguing Make It content across multiple media, including written articles, and original digital videos
• Operate in a way that demonstrates strong independent thinking in terms of news judgment, while remaining responsive to editors and their requirements
• Monitor the evolution of CNBC\'s Make It franchise as exhibited both internationally and in the United States, with an eye toward understanding best practices that keep content fresh, relevant and compelling, especially to an international audience
• Ensure stories are packaged with relevant videos, graphics and appropriate links to CNBC.com
• Generate story ideas relating to employment trends, success in work and life, money management, and start-ups and entrepreneurs
• Report, write, and create digital content for CNBC Make It
• Use social media to distribute and promote content

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth understanding of CNBC\'s Make It franchise with a strong news sense, especially for trends in the job market, investing and social media
• Ability to operate as an independent contributor, generating story ideas
• Previous experience as a writer/reporter, preferably within the Make It franchise or with a close external equivalent
• Ability to seek out Make It story ideas independently, without excessive influence from external PR organizations
• Ability to perform and multi-task under pressure
• Passion for storytelling, in written words, script and video images
• An independent, motivated, organized, detail-oriented individual who possesses outstanding communication skills
• Proven ability to report and write clean, clear and accurate copy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
• Experience working at a digital media outlet, such as an online news site or financial publication
• A clear understanding of CNBC\xe2\x80\x99s editorial and programming priorities
• Knowledge and interest in business and financial news is preferred
• Experience in working with content management systems desirable
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
• Fluent in English
• Ability to speak at least one other Asian or European language would be advantageous
• A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company. NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal\xe2\x80\x99s commitment and how we are making an impact . CNBC INTERNATIONAL CNBC is the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.