Senior Correspondent

NBCUniversal; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Correspondent with a strong command of financial markets and business. This role demands a skilled writer capable of delivering compelling stories under tight deadlines. You will lead coverage on financial services, tackle complex reporting assignments, and collaborate with various teams to produce engaging content. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to journalism. Join this dynamic team and contribute to high-impact storytelling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong sources within the financial services industry.
• Proficient in multi-media journalism including TV and digital.

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage of financial services, producing accurate news under pressure.
• Generate compelling story ideas and collaborate with TV colleagues.

Skills

Financial Markets Knowledge

Business Writing

Reporting Skills

Interviewing Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Related Field

5+ Years of Experience in Journalism

Tools

Content Management Systems

Social Media Platforms

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.

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 ('SpinCo') 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.

Overview

Job Description

The Senior Correspondent has a broad command of financial markets, business and economics, and a particular interest in financial services, with a proven track record of writing compelling, accurate and balanced business stories for a global audience. Having a clear understanding of CNBC’s editorial and programming priorities, the Senior Correspondent is an experienced writer who can grasp written nuance and context and apply knowledge and expertise to specific story topics. The Senior Correspondent possesses strong reporting, interviewing, and writing skills, exhibits critical thinking and has a keen eye for detail and an inquisitive mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CNBC.com’s coverage of financial services, including from the banking, investment management, private equity and insurance sectors, among others
• Write fast, accurate and coherent news copy under breaking news pressure, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Write in-depth profiles, trend pieces and effectively break down complex topics that require explanation
• Cover investigative news, scoops and exclusives that are well-sourced and can withstand external scrutiny; be prepared to face scrutiny more often due to the nature of critical or "hard-hitting" content generally
• Tackle difficult and complex reporting assignments in the newsroom that require a quick news turn and demand a longer-form, analytical approach; and execute hard news and feature stories accurately and with insight
• Generate strong and compelling story ideas that help inform and engage investors, business leaders and readers, that will continue to build on CNBC’s credibility
• Ability to operate independently, working outside the beat when required, with the confidence and ability to guide and mentor junior reporters
• Produce digital stories including strong copy, relevant graphics, video and hyperlinks in a way that draws search engines to the story page, engages readers, and compels them to share the story
• Pitch, report and write digital news and analysis stories which can lead the homepage
• Research financial markets data and analyze news developments for appropriate content on the website and/or on TV or social video as appropriate
• Collaborate with TV colleagues and global CNBC offices on stories
• Make use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
  
  

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess strong sources within the financial services industry or related sectors, and excellent rapport with professional, financial, research and other sources
• Experience working closely with editors on story edits that can run more than one day and which can require the answering of difficult, precise questioning
• Highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented
• Write with an authoritative voice
• Proficient in at least one media besides news writing, including but not limited to: TV work, charts and data visualization, digital video, podcasting, social media
• Take initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter across multiple media formats on an as-needed basis
• Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sources
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks, make decisions quickly and operate under tight deadlines
• Fluency in English language
• Experience working with content management systems
• A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required, including weekends
  
  

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role
• Readiness to and interest in expanding into other forms of journalism including TV, social video, live events and podcasts
• Experience working for a leading wire service or business news agency/website
• Experience working on-camera both live and on tape
  
  

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 SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production

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