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CNBC seeks news associate for “Power Lunch”

The News Associate for “Power Lunch” works with other producers and talent for the production of a live one- to three-hour show five times a week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Create on-air graphics and promos as directed by producers
-Book feeds for remote guests and reporters
-“Trigger” stock charts in control room during live broadcast
-Work closely with producers to research, select, and locate required footage for broadcast
-Assist in compiling research for anchors and producing segments when needed
-Take part in news meeting, pitch stories for show, keep abreast of business news events

Qualifications/Requirements

-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
-Demonstrated interest in business news and current events
-Must have the ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure
– Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ — perks include free shuttle, free gym, dry cleaning/shoe shine services, full-service cafeteria, food trucks, and more!

Desired Characteristics

– Interest in learning business news
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends/evenings when and as required

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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