Job Description

Company Description

NBCUNIVERSAL

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 to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal\'s commitment and how we are making an .

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.

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OVERVIEW

The Reporter works with the CNBC.com APAC editorial team to produce stories using a content management system, pitch story ideas, and report and write original news stories for a fast-paced, business and financial news website.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with a dynamic team of financial reporters and editors, you should have the ability to prioritize your tasks, from writing business, economic or policy stories, to jumping on breaking news, to listening to interviews for stories and videos, as well as researching for story ideas.
• Write fast and accurate breaking news copy and original stories based on business trends, geopolitical developments and televised interviews.
• Pitch, report and write news and analysis stories with a business, markets or economics focus
• Develop sources in government and business for information and insight
• Closely monitor trends and events in global politics, trade, technology and business
• Research financial markets and economics data for appropriate stories and content on the site
• Use the site\'s content management system, make use of charts, graphics, video embeds and appropriate links on CNBC.com, to ensure stories are compelling to CNBC.com readers
• Work closely with CNBC.com and the TV production teams to make sure the most relevant and compelling content is produced for CNBC.com.
• Pitch original news and analysis pieces on markets, investing, wealth and finance

Qualifications

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience working with digital media and content management systems
• Demonstrated experience covering economic, business & financial news in China, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong or South Korea, as well as Southeast Asia
• Adept at writing straight news stories, as well as long-form features or explainers
• Passion for storytelling; strong news sense and in-depth knowledge of financial markets, business, geopolitical and economic news
• Keen interest in business news for print and digital writing
• A collaborative team player with excellent communications and organizational skills
• Proactive individual who works efficiently under tight deadlines while multi-tasking
• Knowledge of social media will be a plus, and you should be comfortable with handling various content management systems
• Ability to process and draw conclusions from quantitative information such as quarterly earnings, trade data, GDP figures and other numeric-based data
• Passionate about exploring other writing formats including chart-driven stories and deep-dive, in-depth pieces, using graphics and data visualizations
• Independent worker who takes initiative to pitch story ideas, is responsive to team requests to jump on stories as they break and develop
• Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced and demanding live news environment
• Proven writing experience with a leading wire service, news publication, business news website, or news organization
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
• Fluent in English
• Ability to speak at least one other Asian or European language is an advantage
• Flexible and willing to occasionally work different shifts 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.

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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