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CNBC Make It seeks associate producer

CNBC Make It is looking for a talented associate producer for its expanding video team. This candidate should be familiar with all aspects of video production and possess a highly-creative storytelling voice. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with scripting, shooting, editing and producing original narrative, explanatory multimedia stories and “quickturn” day-of content. A candidate who has experience with voiceover is preferred.

The ideal team member is a self-starter who is comfortable researching and pitching stories on his/her own and can also work within a team setting depending on project demands. At CNBC Make It – we aim to make people smarter about personal finance, careers, leadership and entrepreneurship, so candidates with a passion to learn about the business world around them and explain it to others will be successful in this role.

The associate producer will work with a team of highly-motivated video producers, artists and digital reporters/writers to develop and tell unique stories. This role will provide opportunities for quickturn, studio and field work. Every voice on the team counts, so if you are willing to ask questions, give thoughtful feedback and strive for greatness – you will be a wonderful fit!

Qualifications/Requirements

– Four year college degree with course work/major emphasis on digital media, communications, journalism or business journalism
– Must have excellent research and writing skills
– Broadcast script and AP style writing experience
– Voiceover experience preferred
– Broad knowledge of current events and financial news
– Strong analytical ability
– Highly collaborative and creative
– Must have intermediate level experience with all aspects of digital video production including: producing, shooting and editing
– Intermediate level experience producing/editing on Adobe Creative Suite, shooting with DSLRs and Cinema cameras
– Demonstrated knowledge of multimedia storytelling and working knowledge of online publishing systems
– Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel
– Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy production equipment on a regular basis
– A sample of the candidate’s work will be required

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Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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