CNBC seeks multimedia reporter in Singapore

CNBC is looking for a talented Multimedia Journalist who will be responsible for leading our online video initiatives in APAC to create high-quality, timely and innovative video news and features.

Essential Responsibilities:

 Day-to-day publishing of videos on a quick turnaround basis
 Develop innovative ideas and new concepts for video story-telling
 Work side-by-side with CNBC.com journalists and video editors to rapidly turn around clips for our web/mobile/social properties
 Ability to watch CNBC interviews and identify key elements for video descriptions and roundups, generate copy, and add relevant video clips.
 Collaborate with online journalists and TV producers to expand the brand and video content on the website.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree educated with journalism post graduate or professional qualification
• Significant experience in producing, writing and/or editing for the web
• Camera and editing skills would be advantageous
• Experience creating graphics/editing photos
• Ability to perform in a high-volume, multi-task/deadline oriented environment
willingness and desire to make good, quick editorial decisions on video clip selection.
• Demonstrates a passionate interest in presenting complex concepts in news and current affairs as compelling stories
• Familiarity with 1 or more content management systems
• Knowledge of both web and television production preferred. Familiarity with live streaming technology desired.
• Display smart judgment and awareness of how to make business news, data and features into compelling videos that builds an audience and promotes sharing
• Knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news is preferred.
• Prolific user of social media and understanding of key social platforms for professional purposes
• Familiarity with all areas of web and multimedia production and design including, but not limited to HTML, DHTML, Photoshop, Flash, web A/V digitizing, editing and encoding techniques
• Solid understanding of web standards, design and usability, and common web and application architectures
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong Writing Skills