Reporter, Geopolitics

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities
OVERVIEW

The Reporter 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 stories for a fast-paced, business and financial news website.
• Writing fast and accurate breaking news copy
• Pitching, reporting and writing news and analysis stories with a business, markets, economics or politics focus
• Speaking directly with government sources and business leaders for information and insight, and scanning research notes and reports for analysis on economic data or business and political developments
• Closely monitoring trends and events in global politics, trade, technology and business
• Writing copy that complies with CNBC.com standards, making it compelling to CNBC's audience
• Researching financial markets and economic data for appropriate stories and content on the site
• Using the site's content management system to make a story as compelling and attractive as possible through the use of pictures, graphics and appropriate links.
• Making use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
• Working closely with CNBC.com and the TV production teams to make sure the most relevant and compelling content is produced for CNBC.com.
• Depending on the candidate's profile and development plan, updating CNBC.com pages in a timely and accurate manner, assigning stories and sub-editing copy
• Exhibiting a readiness and adaptability to expand into other media, including TV, podcasts, digital video and graphics

Qualifications/Requirements
-In-depth knowledge of financial markets, business, politics and economic news as well as a broad perspective of the Asia Pacific region
-Demonstrated experience working for a news outlet
-Experience in writing stories with a business, markets, economics or political focus on a regular basis
-Strong news sense, good eye for detail, able to submit clean and accurate copy
-Demonstrated self-starter who is able to work independently or as part of a team, and who has the ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
-Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts, sources and colleagues from other departments
-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
-Familiarity with data sources for research
-Relevant university degree required
-A clear understanding of CNBC's editorial and programming priorities
-A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required
-Eligible to work in Singapore
-Fluency in English
-Ability to speak at least one Asian language would be an advantage
-Experience of working in content management systems and digital media platforms desirable
-Experience of working for a leading wire service or business news website desirable

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