Anchor (FTC), CNBC

NBCUniversal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international media company is seeking an experienced anchor in London to produce and present business stories across TV and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in business news reporting, with strong writing skills and the ability to handle live and breaking news. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and requires a solid knowledge of current business affairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with key newsroom systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct live interviews as a broadcast presenter.
• Write clean and clear news copy.
• Develop sources for independent reporting.
• Participate in the production and planning of shows.

Skills

Business news writing

Live news reporting

Financial markets knowledge

Multi-platform presentation

Deadline management

Job description

Overview

CNBC is seeking an experienced anchor based in London to anchor Squawk Box Europe and generate enterprise business stories, deliver them on TV, and contribute to digital and social platforms. You will be responsible for newsgathering, building relationships internally and externally, writing and producing key business stories and fronting the delivery for all platforms. With Europe as your primary focus, you must have proven experience in reporting on its economy, markets, and business landscape. You will also be responsible for developing a strong network of sources to generate proprietary stories unique to CNBC.

Key Responsibilities

• Appear on air as a broadcast presenter and conduct ‘live’ interviews from the Company’s studio
• May be required to produce and/or report stories from the field.
• Write clean, clear and accurate news copy
• Develop financial and business news knowledge
• Contribute and develop story ideas and develop and invite guests to CNBC shows.
• Develop sources and generate independent reporting
• Present live segments and work to develop CNBC’s live, real-time format looking for ways to incorporate breaking news whenever possible.
• Work closely with each member of a production team.
• Communication with producers, production team, news editors, other anchors, reporters and correspondents, and operations staff.
• Participate in planning, production and execution of shows, jumping in to help in whatever capacity is needed.
• Work with the company’s marketing department as requested to promote CNBC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience and Requirements

• Proven experience in business and/or financial news writing and reporting live, breaking news
• Experience in presenting and adapting stories across multiple platforms
• In-depth knowledge of business news, financial markets and global current affairs
• Ability to handle deadline pressure and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficient in written and spoken English language

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role
• Familiarity with using key newsroom systems and applications
• Background in working for a leading wire service or business news organization

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

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.