Digital Correspondent
CNBC
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Digital Correspondent, CNBC.com 12MTH FTC (Maternity Cover)
Responsibilities The Correspondent, CNBC.com works with the CNBC.com EMEA editorial team to produce stories using a content management system, pitch story ideas, and report and write original news stories for a fast-paced, business and financial news website. Qualifications/Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Packaging story copy including graphics and appropriate links to CNBC.com standards, making it compelling to CNBC.com readers
- Writing fast and accurate breaking news copy
- Pitching, reporting and writing news and analysis stories which can lead the homepage
- Researching data for appropriate stories and content on the site
- Making use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
- Where appropriate and depending on the candidate's profile and development plan, update CNBC.com pages in a timely and accurate manner, assign stories and sub-edit copy
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Relevant university degree required
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets and business and economic news
- Familiarity with Reuters terminal and other data sources for research
- Demonstrated experience working for a news website or a wire service
- Demonstrated self-starter, with the ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sources
- Good eye for detail, ability to submit clean, accurate copy
- Keen eye for detail and an inquisitive mind with a view to sub-editing copy
- Initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks coupled with the ability to operate under tight deadlines efficiently & accurately
REQUIREMENTS
- A clear understanding of CNBC's editorial and programming priorities
- A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Fluency in English
- Experience of working in content management systems desirable
- Experience of working for a leading wire service or business news website desirable
- Ability to speak at least one other European language would be an advantage
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.