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CNBC seeks segment producer for “Squawk Box”

CNBC is seeking to hire a segment producer for its “Squawk Box” show.

The Segment Producer books guest and produces related segments for “Squawk Box.” Production of show is dynamic and fast-paced. Outside of “Squawk Box,” the segment producer would also be occasionally tasked with coverage in other CNBC units.

• Develop and produce live guest segments. Implement work independently with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer.
• Find and book compelling guests for the show, with a special emphasis on CEO’s of S&P 500 Companies, lawmakers and newsmakers, following booking protocols.
• Conduct pre-interviews of guests and arrange for any necessary travel
• Write compelling copy and teases.
• Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments.
• Partner with other departments as needed (such as Graphics, Tech Ops, Satellite Operations).
• Develop and maintain good relationships with news sources.
• Generate original content ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources for those ideas.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5 years of experience booking and segment producing in a live television environment with a demonstrated writing, research and communication skills.
Desired Characteristics
• 5 years of experience booking and segment producing in a live television environment with a demonstrated writing, research and communication skills.

Desired Characteristics
• Strong understanding of the markets and prior experience at a financial news network or publication is preferred.
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure.
• Solid writing skills and editorial judgment are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story are also important.
• Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays when and as required.
Strong understanding of the markets and prior experience at a financial news network or publication is preferred.
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure.
• Solid writing skills and editorial judgment are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story are also important.
• Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays 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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