Associate Producer, Squawk on the Street

This is a Full Time Job

Associate Producer, Squawk on the Street - CNBC

Job Description

CNBC is looking for an Associate Producer for Squawk on the Street. In this role, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial, corporate & political news stories of the day.

Responsibilities:
• Working with team of producers to produce CNBC Business News program
• Assisting with the creation and coordination of elements for daily business program
• Operating in a high-intensity, fast-paced control room
• Using equipment to play out all on-air real-time financial charts
• Writing copy and lower-thirds for daily segments
• Being resourceful and creative in helping to deliver the program's message, including use of clips and graphics
• Researching segment ideas and segment information as directed
• Putting together research packets for anchors
• Assisting in the booking of guests
• Assisting producers with story production and pre-interviews
• Booking remote feeds for guests and reporters
• Assisting with show social media pages, when needed

Qualifications

What you'll bring:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or business; or an equivalent degree
• At least 2 years of television production experience
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. Must be able to work early morning shift (7am start) and additional hours beyond scheduled shift

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments, while working with multiple producers and editors on the broadcast and digital teams
• Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• Proactive thinker / self-starter
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Additional Requirements: Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.