CNBC’s “Fast Money” seeks segment producer

CNBC is looking for a segment producer for its “Fast Money” show.

The Fast Money segment producer works within the show to pitch ideas and produce portions of the show which airs for an hour at 5pm EST – 5 times a week – Monday to Friday.

Fast Money is a fast-paced markets show where four marker participants discuss and debate the news of the day from an investor’s perspective. Hosted by Melissa Lee, the show uses round-table format and offers ‘real time’ analysis and investment ideas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Developing and producing live and taped guest segments. Implement work independently with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer.
• Find and book compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols.
• Conduct pre-interviews of guests and based on their responses script questions for use by anchors and reporters. Handle any necessary travel logistics for guests
• Write compelling copy and teases.
• Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments.
• Create stock charts, lower-thirds, chyrons, dekos, plug-ins and coordinate graphic orders. Partner with other departments as needed (such as Graphics, Tech Ops, Satellite Operations) to place and follow-up on requests.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with financial and business news sources.
• Generate original guest ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources for ideas.
• Assist Sr. Producer in the production of the show.
• Repurpose segments for both digital and social consumptions.
• Write weekly article about a segment.

Qualifications/Requirements

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

To apply, go here.