OVERVIEW
The Line Producer will work closely with Executive Producers, senior and junior producers, and CNBC Operations to build a live news TV program for CNBC International. In this newscast, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial news stories of the day.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do…
- Work with senior and executive producers to build daily rundowns and oversee changes when breaking news hits.
- Work with show directors to block and time programming.
- Approve and copy edit scripts, as needed.
- Pitch ideas.
- Work with producers to come up with the strongest elements for each segment.
- Craft headlines and teases that are engaging no matter the time constraint – for both breaking news and scheduled programming.
- Write fresh copy, as needed.
- Communicate time and roll cues with guests and correspondents.
- Work with news desk and booking to request reporters and guests for show.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Exemplary editorial judgment.
- Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story.
- Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays when and as required.
- Demonstrated and proven excellent editorial judgement and understanding of journalistic standards
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
While not essential for this role, candidates with experience or proficiency in the following attributes tend to excel in this position.
- 4 or more years of experience working in broadcast, live streaming or cable, with 3 or more years working on live daily shows.
- University degree or equivalent working experience.
- Familiarity with CNBC News standards.
- Strong understanding of the markets and prior experience at a financial news network
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media'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.
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