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CNBC seeks lead producer for personal finance show

The Lead Producer will work with creative and production managers to ideate, execute and post-produce an innovative show about personal finance. From the overarching strategic vision, to the day to day on- and off-set operations, the Lead Producer will take ownership for the production’s full life cycle.

He/she will build and maintain relationships with key producers, directors, talent, and production companies, adhering to show budgets and parameters in all stages of production.

He/she will manage, coach, and mentor a small team of shooters, editors, graphic artists, and freelance talent.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a multimedia video producer— filming, directing and producing videos at a large digital media company
• Well-versed in filming, editing, graphics, & comfortable leading small teams
• Expertise in conceptualizing & creating compelling digital video content, with a deep understanding of how video can be optimized for social platform distribution
• Previous exposure to day-to-day digital and/or television production operations, including management of financials, resources, & logistical details
• Ability to pitch both topical and evergreen concepts and stories with ease
• Well-versed in Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Experience with basic field camera operation (DV, DSLR), Avid iNews, and content management systems

Desired Characteristics

• Organized, creative, & versatile self-starter
• Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling content, and a knack for finding the dynamic angle to any story
• Ability to work independently & with team members
• Experience with multiple forms of social media
• Enthusiastic about CNBC brand & understanding of what our viewers will find exciting, interesting, and compelling
• Interest in business news and current events, and a familiarity with the media and entertainment industry

To apply, go here.

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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