Market Correspondent
CNBC
Hong Kong, HKThis was removed by the employer on 1/29/2018 6:40:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities OVERVIEW
The Correspondent works with the CNBC.com APAC editorial team to produce stories using a content management system, pitch story ideas, and report and write original news and analysis stories for a fast-paced, business and financial news website. Qualifications/Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pitching, reporting and writing markets-focused news and analysis stories about banking and finance in Hong Kong, as well as the financial sector and wider business issues in mainland China itself
- 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
- Researching financial markets data for appropriate stories and content on the site
- Making use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
- Updating 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, particularly in Hong Kong, mainland China and elsewhere in Asia
- Demonstrated experience of writing financial markets-focused stories on a regular basis
- 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
- 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 Mandarin or Cantonese 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.