Company Description

NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

NBCUniversal Singapore earned a Great Place to Work certification as a result of our dynamic, inclusive and resilient culture. Here you can live your passion.

 

CNBC INTERNATIONAL

CNBC is the world’s number one 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.

CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live.

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.

Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.

NBCUniversal is the parent company of CNBC.

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Senior Correspondent has a broad command of financial markets, business, economics, and geopolitics, with a proven track record of writing compelling, accurate and balanced business stories for a global audience. Having a clear understanding of CNBC’s editorial and programming priorities, the Senior Correspondent is an experienced writer who can grasp written nuance and context and apply knowledge and expertise to specific story topics. The Senior Correspondent possesses strong reporting, interviewing, and writing skills, exhibits critical thinking and has a keen eye for detail and an inquisitive mind.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Write fast, accurate and coherent news copy under breaking news pressure, and multi-task in a fast-paced environmentWrite in-depth profiles, trend pieces and effectively break down complex topics that require explanationCover investigative news, scoops and exclusives that are well-sourced and can withstand external scrutiny; be prepared to face scrutiny more often due to the nature of critical or "hard-hitting" content generallyTackle difficult and complex reporting assignments in the newsroom that require a quick news turn and demand a longer-form, analytical approach; and execute hard news and feature stories accurately and with insight.Generate strong and compelling story ideas that help inform and engage investors, business leaders and readers, that will continue to build on CNBC’s credibilityAbility to operate independently, having the confidence and ability to guide and mentor junior reportersProduce digital stories including strong copy, relevant graphics, video and hyperlinks in a way that draws search engines to the story page, engages readers, and compels them to share the storyPitch, report and write digital news and analysis stories which can lead the homepageResearch financial markets data and analyze news developments for appropriate content on the website and/or on TV or social video as appropriateCollaborate with TV colleagues and global CNBC offices on storiesMake use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com contentUpdate CNBC.com pages in a timely and accurate manner, assign stories and edit copy where appropriate

Qualifications

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess strong sourcing in various subject areas and excellent rapport with professional, financial, research and other sourcesExperience working closely with editors on story edits that can run more than one day and which can require the answering of difficult, precise questioningHighly motivated, organized and detail-orientedWrite with an authoritative voiceProficient in at least one media besides news writing, including but not limited to: TV work, charts and data visualization, digital video, podcasting, social mediaTake initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter across multiple media formats on an as-needed basisExcellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sourcesDemonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks, make decisions quickly and operate under tight deadlinesFluency in EnglishExperience working with content management systemsA flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required, including weekends

 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role Readiness to and interest in expanding into other forms of journalism including TV, social video, live events and podcastsExperience working for a leading wire service or business news agency/websiteExperience working on-camera both live and on tape

 

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

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].