General Assignment Reporter, CNBC.com

Job description

Responsibilities

CNBC is looking for a general-assignment reporter to expand and develop our digital coverage. This reporter will handle quick-hitting, breaking news stories on various industries as well as work to develop more in-depth features and analysis.
The stories will include breaking news, quick turn stories on Wall Street calls and TV interviews, along with enterprise pieces on trends in the markets and investing. The reporter should have a strong writing background and experience writing about financial markets.
Responsibilities of the reporter could include, but are not limited to:
·  Write quick, smart stories on breaking news.
·  Cultivate sources with the goal of breaking news.
·  Develop stories alone or in collaboration with other members of the newsroom.
·  Collaborate with digital team (including video and social media) and television news staff.
Job Number

40770BR
Posting Category

Digital Media
Country

United States
Sub-Business

CNBC Digital
About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

About CNBC:

With CNBC in the U.S., CNBC in Asia Pacific, CNBC in Europe, Middle East and Africa, CNBC World and CNBC HD, CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to approximately 371 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. CNBC also provides daily business updates to 400 million households across China. The network's 15 live hours a day of business programming in North America (weekdays from 4:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET) is produced at CNBC's global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and includes reports from CNBC News bureaus worldwide. CNBC at night features a mix of new reality programming, CNBC's highly successful series produced exclusively for CNBC and a number of distinctive in-house documentaries.

CNBC also has a vast portfolio of digital products which deliver real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms. These include CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the premium, integrated desktop/mobile service that provides real-time global market data and live access to CNBC global programming; and a suite of CNBC Mobile products including the CNBC Real-Time iPhone and iPad Apps.
State/Province

New Jersey
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience as a writer and/or editor including the ability to perform in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment, ideally in a digital-first setting.
• Associate, Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience
• Strong writing, reporting, social media and multimedia skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends when necessary.
• Must be highly motivated, extremely organized and detail-oriented, and possess outstanding communication skills.
• Proven ability to edit and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced news environment.
• A body of work that demonstrates writing abilities.
• Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ—perks include free shuttle, free gym, dry cleaning/shoe shine services, full-service cafeteria, food trucks, and more!
Desired Characteristics

• Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news is preferred.
• Knowledge of television production process helpful.
• Solid understanding of web standards, design, and usability.
City

Englewood Cliffs
Notices

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