Digital Video Associate Producer

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CNBC is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Associate Producer with a passion for storytelling to join our growing digital video team.

The role requires a creative producer and skilled editor with a strong interest in business news, markets, and politics, turning reporting into engaging video content.

Collaborate with reporters and senior producers to craft sharp scripts, shoot and edit under tight deadlines, and contribute to a range of short and long-form pieces.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience shooting and scripting video for a digital news organization.
• Proficiency with cinema cameras and/or DSLR systems (Sony, Canon, Panasonic) and Adobe Premiere.
• Script and/or voice-over writing experience.
• Understanding of multimedia storytelling and online publishing systems.
• Strong collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities; comfortable working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport 40lbs of production equipment.
• Portfolio or work samples required (please include links).
• Strong interest in innovative video storytelling and social media strategy.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel when needed.
• Broad knowledge of current events, business, financial, and technology news.
• A sample of the candidate's work will be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reporters, producers and senior producers to craft sharp scripts and engaging videos under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to a range of content including reporter-led analysis, breaking news, and daily reporting; participate in mid-form investigations and documentary-style projects.
• Apply curiosity and a critical lens to identify compelling stories that resonate with CNBC's audience.

Skills

Storytelling

Editorial judgment

Writing

Editing

Collaboration

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cinema cameras

DSLR systems

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Job description

Digital Video Associate Producer

CNBC is seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Associate Producer with a passion for storytelling to join our growing digital video team.

This role calls for a creative producer and skilled editor with a strong interest in visual storytelling, business news, and in‑depth analysis of markets and politics. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of the American political system and the broader business landscape and is excited about transforming original reporting into compelling digital video content.

The Associate Producer will collaborate closely with reporters, producers and senior producers to craft sharp scripts and engaging videos, often on tight deadlines. Strong editorial judgment, writing ability, and editing skills are essential.

This position covers a range of content, including reporter‑led news analysis, breaking news, and daily reporting, and the opportunities to contribute to mid‑form investigative and documentary‑style projects. Success in this role requires curiosity, a critical lens on news coverage, and an ability to identify stories that resonate with CNBC's audience.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and eager to help elevate video storytelling across platforms. Candidates should have at least one year of professional experience shooting and scripting video for a digital news organization, be comfortable behind the camera, and have a strong command of Adobe Premiere. Experience with After Effects is a plus.

Here are some examples of videos our producers have worked on:

• What the Iran war means for affordability
• How companies like Walmart and Target could get back billions in tariffs refunds
• Why U.S. shipbuilding collapsed - and the push to rebuild it
• How Trump Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could transform the Federal Reserve

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in digital video production, including shooting, editing, lighting, and scripting
• Proficiency with cinema cameras and/or DSLR systems (Sony, Canon, Panasonic) and Adobe Premiere
• Script and/or voice‑over writing experience
• Understanding of multimedia storytelling and online publishing systems
• Strong collaboration, creativity, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities; comfortable working under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport 40lbs of production equipment
• Portfolio or work samples required (please include links)
• Strong interest in innovative video storytelling and social media strategy
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel when needed
• Broad knowledge of current events, business, financial, and technology news
• A sample of the candidate's work will be required

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
• Experience shooting with drones