CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 380 million homes worldwide.
CNBC in Asia Pacific is uniquely positioned to speak to viewers from across the region. Headquartered in Singapore, the network provides nine hours of live Asia-produced programming, which is complemented with coverage of live market action from Europe and the US. CNBC Asia Pacific's channels, which include CNBC Asia, CNBC-TV18 (India), CNBC Pakistan, Nikkei-CNBC (Japan) and SBS-CNBC (South Korea) are available in more than 21 countries across the Asia Pacific region. CNBC also has a strategic alliance with Shanghai Media Group, which wholly owns a subsidiary, China Business Network, and a collaboration with China Central Television (CCTV). In China, CNBC reaches 400 million homes via CCTV’s Business Channel programme, Global Connection Show. The channels are distributed via satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcast networks, as well as through digital platforms.
ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Research and present business and financial news with a focus on the technology sector in a live television environment, produce and report live events, create digital content.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Covering the technology for business newscasts. This will include hits and packages for CNBC Asia-Pacific and may include hits for CNBC affiliates
· Maintain an appropriate and professional on-air performance and presentation
· Conceiving stories, pitching them to the news editors and executing them with the aim to deliver a high quality and professional product
· Building a solid base of high level contacts within the sector
· Conducting live and taped interviews with CEOs and other guests
· Raise and maintain CNBC’s profile in Asia-Pacific via external engagements which might include appearing at and/or moderating at important industry events
· Leading in the production of live CNBC broadcasts
· Directing the booking and segment-producing of guests
· Liaising with news editors and producers to help drive CNBC editorial planning and priorities
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
· Demonstrated track record in a broadcast environment
· Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of financial markets and business news, particularly with regard to technology
· Strong field producing and packaging skills, coupled with the ability to prioritise
· Excellent news judgement and attention to detail skills
· Lively, engaging on-camera personality
· Fluency in written and spoken English
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
· Good communication, influencing and team skills
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced breaking news environment
· Capability to handle deadline pressure and work under the demands of a daily, live TV show
· Strong TV writing
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply at the CNBC career site here and search for Job Number 4824BR
Website: http://www.cnbcasia.com/
CNBC in Asia Pacific is uniquely positioned to speak to viewers from across the region. Headquartered in Singapore, the network provides nine hours of live Asia-produced programming, which is complemented with coverage of live market action from Europe and the US. CNBC Asia Pacific's channels, which include CNBC Asia, CNBC-TV18 (India), CNBC Pakistan, Nikkei-CNBC (Japan) and SBS-CNBC (South Korea) are available in more than 21 countries across the Asia Pacific region. CNBC also has a strategic alliance with Shanghai Media Group, which wholly owns a subsidiary, China Business Network, and a collaboration with China Central Television (CCTV). In China, CNBC reaches 400 million homes via CCTV’s Business Channel programme, Global Connection Show. The channels are distributed via satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcast networks, as well as through digital platforms.
ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Research and present business and financial news with a focus on the technology sector in a live television environment, produce and report live events, create digital content.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Covering the technology for business newscasts. This will include hits and packages for CNBC Asia-Pacific and may include hits for CNBC affiliates
· Maintain an appropriate and professional on-air performance and presentation
· Conceiving stories, pitching them to the news editors and executing them with the aim to deliver a high quality and professional product
· Building a solid base of high level contacts within the sector
· Conducting live and taped interviews with CEOs and other guests
· Raise and maintain CNBC’s profile in Asia-Pacific via external engagements which might include appearing at and/or moderating at important industry events
· Leading in the production of live CNBC broadcasts
· Directing the booking and segment-producing of guests
· Liaising with news editors and producers to help drive CNBC editorial planning and priorities
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
· Demonstrated track record in a broadcast environment
· Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of financial markets and business news, particularly with regard to technology
· Strong field producing and packaging skills, coupled with the ability to prioritise
· Excellent news judgement and attention to detail skills
· Lively, engaging on-camera personality
· Fluency in written and spoken English
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
· Good communication, influencing and team skills
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced breaking news environment
· Capability to handle deadline pressure and work under the demands of a daily, live TV show
· Strong TV writing
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply at the CNBC career site here and search for Job Number 4824BR
Website: http://www.cnbcasia.com/
