Production Associate, Squawk Box

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities

Responsibilities
could include, but are not limited to:
• Assist CNBC Business News Show with the coordination of elements for daily program, including use of clips, graphics, & props
• Research background information on a wide range of business and financial news stories, using a variety of sources such as the Internet, newspapers, and magazines.
• Assisting on-air talent on and off-set, including answering phones, faxing, and paperwork.
• Coordinate production requests and schedules, arrange travel for talent and team.
• Draft and process all travel, entertainment and business expenses, including reconciling and responding to any auditing or finance requests
• Update and maintain team schedule
• Assist producers with pre-interviews.
• Screen, coordinate and produce phone calls for segments.

Qualifications/Requirements
• BA degree in journalism or business; or an equivalent degree
• Minimum 1 year of Production experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency with content systems, especially the i-News computer system is preferred.
• Interest in and proficiency in social media a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal & teamwork skills, exhibiting proven ability to work collaboratively, with individuals at all levels, and across all functional groups
• Self-starter and be able to make quick, editorially sound decisions while remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task, and have experience working in live television
• Ability to work with others under tight deadlines
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Business news knowledge a plus