News Associate, Make IT
CNBC
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 7/7/2018 5:40:00 PM PST
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Responsibilities
CNBC Digital is looking to hire a talented News Associate to support the new NYC-based Make It brand. CNBC's Make It is a fast-growing, consumer-friendly section of CNBC, devoted to aspirational content about entrepreneurship, leadership, careers, and money.
The News Associate will be responsible for pitching and creating engaging content that inspires the curious reader. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting skills, as well as a knack for making complex subjects interesting and relatable.
Specific Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
• Generating story ideas, reporting, writing, and creating digital content
• Collaborating with the digital video team to create informative and highly engaging videos
• Helping grow the Make It brand and cultivating an engaged audience
• Contributing to multi-platform news coverage when needed
• Using social media to distribute and promote content
Qualifications/Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree (or comparable experience) and working knowledge of financial and/or business news content.
• At least 1 year of experience reporting in a digital newsroom
• Strong knowledge of the internet and newsroom systems including iNews.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work independently.
• Ability to report and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
Desired Characteristics
• Passionate about digital storytelling and creating the best user experience online.