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CNBC seeks assistant producer in London

January 19, 2015

Posted by Chris Roush

The assistant producer is responsible for assisting in creating and producing CNBC‘s business news shows and show segments, working with the executive producer on overall content and production.

The role is ideal for candidates looking to build on existing experience in TV news production with experience in, or a passion for business, economics, and financial markets.

Qualifications/Requirements
– Assist in creating compelling business news content for CNBC’s core programming.
– Write scripts, create graphics and select video, soundbites and sound elements for the show.
– Building guest and reporter segments using iNews and CNBC’s in-house systems.
– Responsible for producing show graphics including straps, full frame graphics and video wall elements.
– Booking and pursuing top guests and work to develop new guest relationships.
– Develop strong reporting skills in interviewing and pre-interviewing guests.
– Develop strong news judgment through research, reading and pursuing relevant and compelling stories.
– Fulfilling an assistant gallery production role.
– Occasional assignment to CNBC’s live or pre-recorded outside broadcasts
– Ability to script and edit new packages.
– Communicate with news teams, senior producers and news editors, anchors and operations staff.
– Cooperate with other departments, especially operations, the gallery and graphics, to make the best possible programming. Work with CNBC global teams as necessary.

To apply, go here.

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