Assistant Producer - Bookings / News Desk

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
The News Desk Assistant Producer is responsible for booking guests and forward planning for CNBC's APAC operations. The role is ideal for candidates with existing TV production experience and proven knowledge of business news content.
• Identifying and pitching key stories and editorial themes
• Booking and segment-producing of guests
• Supporting live show producers in a breaking news environment
• Building a strong list of contacts and sources in governments and corporations across APAC
• Field-producing polished and professional outside broadcast.
• Researching topics and summarizing findings for producers & presenters
• Working with digital and social teams on joint stories and production efforts

Qualifications/Requirements
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AN REQUIREMENTS

- University degree or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in TV News Production and monitoring, selecting and delivering breaking news.
- Good understanding of business and financial news
- Capable of handling short deadlines and work in a fast-paced and demanding live news environment.
- Good knowledge of Asia Pacific business, economics, and financial markets.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High standard of written English.
- Additional languages would be beneficial.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.