Anchor (FTC), CNBC

NBC Universal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media conglomerate in Greater London seeks an experienced news anchor to lead Squawk Box Europe. The role involves generating exclusive business stories, conducting live interviews, and contributing to various platforms. Candidates should have at least 5 years in similar roles and a strong knowledge of financial markets. Excellent English proficiency is a must. Join this dynamic team and help shape the future of news broadcasting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Anchor Squawk Box Europe and generate business stories.
• Conduct live interviews and contribute to all platforms.
• Newsgathering and building relationships for exclusive stories.
• Write clean and accurate news copy.

Skills

Business news writing

Financial news reporting

Deadline pressure handling

Multimedia story adaptation

Knowledge of financial markets

Proficient English

Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‑renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well‑capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure‑play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin‑off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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

Qualifications

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.