Segment Producer, Squawk Box

This is a Full Time Job

Segment Producer, Squawk Box - CNBC

Job Description

CNBC is looking for a Segment Producer for Squawk Box. In this newscast, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial news stories of the day.

What you'll do:
• Developing and producing live and taped guest segments
• Generating original content ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources
• Identifying and booking compelling guests
• Conducting pre-interviews of guests and arranging hits
• Writing compelling copy and teases
• Securing elements such as sound bites and video to support segments
• Help create, visualize and produce segments for the show
• Bring new and creative ideas to the show for segments and franchises
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with news sources
• Assisting Line Producers in the production of the show

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.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:
• At least 3-5 years of experience booking and segment producing in a live television environment, with demonstrated writing, research and communication skills
• Exemplary editorial judgment
• Experience in producing social media
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story
• Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays when and as required

Desired Characteristics
• Strong understanding of the markets and prior experience at a financial news network

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.