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
What you'll do:
CNBC is looking for an Associate Producer for Squawk on the Street. You will primarily work in a live news control room and play an integral part of covering the most significant financial stories of the day. At times you may also be asked to work from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange where our show studio is located.
*Please Note: Hours for this shift are approximately Monday- Friday 7 AM to 3 PM – but you will be expected to be available on e-mail as needed depending on breaking news and show changes
Responsibilities:
- Producing elements for various guest and reporter segments during a daily business program including video, graphics and lower thirds
- Contributing to the show’s social media accounts. This includes writing and posting text and video clips during the live show.
- Writing copy for daily segments
- Finding background information on a wide range of business and financial news stories using a variety of sources
- Researching segment ideas and segment information as directed
- Working with anchors on segment and guest ideas
- Assisting in the booking of guests and pre-interviews
- Familiarize yourself with key stocks tickers and operate live charts in control room
What we’ll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
- Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
- Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
Qualifications
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or business; or an equivalent degree
- At least 2 years of television production experience
- Experience with independently developing own story ideas, conducting research, and planning show segments
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. Schedules will rotate, but must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights.
- Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed.
Desired Characteristics:
- Exceptional editorial skills: ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
- Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical skills
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels
- Proactive thinker / self-starter
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines under pressure
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000
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 [email protected].
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.
