News Desk Associate Producer

The Film Market; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CNBC's News Desk is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Associate Producer (AP) with a passion for news and an interest in business and finance. The AP works directly with CNBC's reporters and show teams to get content on air in a way that meets CNBC's goals of being Fast, Accurate and Actionable.

The AP will be part of our breaking news coverage team, jumping in when news breaks to help prepare elements for air. The AP will also write and produce daily general news and business news updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and working knowledge of financial and/or business news, political news, and hard news content.
• 2 years of experience in television production (can include experience at an internship or college station)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and newsroom systems including iNews.
• Strong knowledge of social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce daily general news and business updates.
• Jump in during breaking news to help prepare on-air elements.
• Work directly with CNBC reporters and show teams to get content on air.
• Ensure content meets CNBC's goals of being Fast, Accurate and Actionable.

Skills

Social media

Newsroom systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iNews

Job description

CNBC's News Desk is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Associate Producer (AP) with a passion for news and an interest in business and finance.

The AP works directly with CNBC's reporters and show teams to get content on air in a way that meets CNBC's goals of being Fast, Accurate and Actionable. The AP will be part of our breaking news coverage team, jumping in when news breaks to help prepare elements for air. The AP will also write and produce daily general news and business news updates.

News Desk Associate Producer

Role Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and working knowledge of financial and/or business news, political news, and hard news content.
• 2 years of experience in television production (can include experience at an internship or college station)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office and newsroom systems including iNews.
• Strong knowledge of social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Desired Characteristics

• Attention to detail is a must - the AP is often the last stop before content goes on air, so accuracy is critical.
• Interest in business and money.
• Ability to thrive in a chaotic breaking news environment.
• Being a self-starter who can juggle many tasks at once.

This position has some early and late shifts.

Full-time

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 /year USD