CNBC.com ME Wastler departs
Allen Wastler, the managing editor of CNBC.com for the past eight years, has left the business news network, a spokesman confirmed to Talking Biz News. “We wish him the best and thank him for all his quality contributions,” said the spokesman. The interim managing editor is Jeff Nash, who has been deputy managing editor for […]
CNBC Digital posts record May
CNBC’s digital operation posted its best May with 18.6 million unique visitors, up 35 percent compared to last year at this time, according to the May 2015 comScore Multi-platform Report US. CNBC is the No. 8 business and financial news site in terms of visitors. Yahoo Finance is No. 1 with 54.9 million unique visitors. […]
CNBC seeks desk producer
CNBC is seeking a desk producer at its New Jersey headquarters. Produce stories for CNBC’s daily live Business Day programs. Work directly with CNBC correspondents to find and interview sources, develop visual elements and shoot and cut footage for live reports and edited packages. Find background information on a wide range of business, financial news […]
CNBC seeks assistant producer in London
CNBC is recruiting a News Desk Assistant Producer with a proven interest in business news and experience working in a breaking news environment. You would be working with a close-knit team in working to plan and execute CNBC’s editorial priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Identifying and pitching key stories and editorial themes – Supporting live show […]
CNBC orders three new reality series
Nellie Andreeva of Deadline Hollywood writes about how CNBC has ordered three new reality series for its primetime lineup. Andreeva writes, “The 8-episode West Texas Investors Club, which premieres on August 4, takes place deep in the heart of Texas and centers on self-made multimillionaires Rooster McConaughey and Butch Gilliam, who have been investing in promising […]
CNBC seeks talent producer
At CNBC, talent producers work within a show unit to pitch ideas as well as produce portions of a live 1 – 3 hour show, plus some booking responsibilities. * Developing and producing live guest segments. Implement work independently with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer. * Find and book compelling guests for the show, […]
CNBC strikes content deal for Spanish language sites
CNBC and Prisa Noticias announced Monday a partnership that will bring CNBC’s news content to Spanish-speaking audiences. CNBC original short-form videos, subtitled in Spanish, will be hosted on the homepage of various Prisa online properties, including the Spanish titles El Pais and Cinco Dias. “We are delighted to enter this partnership, which allows CNBC to […]
Does CNBC’s Kernen wear a toupee?
CNBC anchor Becky Quick took a leaf blower to the head of fellow anchor Joe Kernen on Friday morning to show readers whether Kernen wears a toupee. The question of the toupee is the most-asked question Kernen receives.
CNBC Digital seeks writer/producer
CNBC Digital is seeking a writer and producer of high-quality business news content for its digital platform. Must locate, research write and produce series of headline stories for dissemination on CNBC.com. Develop and produce news segments. Work independently with guidance. Find compelling stories. Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments. Qualifications/Requirements […]
How CNBC’s Lee juggles three shows
CNBC anchor Melissa Lee was interviewed by Juan Machado of The Asia Society about her career. Here is an excerpt: By our count, you host three CNBC shows: Power Lunch, Fast Money, and Options Action. How do you manage the workflow? One show at a time! As a TV journalist, you’re constantly in prep mode […]
