Correspondent - London, United Kingdom - NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company Description NBC UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL**NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

CNBC INTERNATIONAL
CNBC is the world's No. 1 business and financial news network.

Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect.

Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.

Job Description OVERVIEW**
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pitching, reporting and writing marketsfocused news and analysis stories that can lead the homepage
Writing fast and accurate breaking news copy and multitasking in a highpressure news environment
Packaging copy to include graphics, video, charts and appropriate links to better engage readers and compel them to share the story, as well as engage in best SEO practises
Collating and analysing financial markets data for news stories, features and other content on the site
Collaborating with TV colleagues and international CNBC bureaus on stories relating to markets, finance, earnings and other topics

Qualifications SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**- In-depth knowledge of financial markets, business and economic news

Familiarity with Eikon, FactSet or similar and other data sources
Relevant qualifications, such as a university degree, and/or demonstrable experience in a related position
Demonstrated experience working for a news website, newspaper or a wire service
Demonstrated experience of writing financial marketsfocused stories on a regular basis
Demonstrated selfstarter, with the ability to make decisions quickly in a fastpaced environment
Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sources
Keen eye for detail with the ability to submit clean, accurate copy and a view to subediting copy
Initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter
Demonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks coupled with the ability to operate under tight deadlines efficiently and accurately

REQUIREMENTS

A clear understanding of CNBC's editorial and programming priorities
A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required
Experience of working in content management systems desirable
Experience of working for a leading wire service or business news website desirable
Fluency in English required; fluency in at least one other European language would be an advantage

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

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.