About the job

Company Description

CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to over 400 million homes 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 delivers content across a variety of digital platforms such as: CNBC.com; CNBC PRO, a premium service that provides in-depth access to Wall Street; a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces; and streaming services including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Samsung Smart TVs. CNBC is a division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation.

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

CNBC Digital Video is looking for a business-news obsessed associate producer for its News and Programming team, to assist in the cryptocurrency-focused franchise, “CNBC Crypto World.” The role requires scripting and editing original videos while working under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, disciplined and tech-savvy producer who can work in a fast-paced daily-news environment and collaborate across several different departments within CNBC. The associate producer’s main responsibilities will include scripting and editing of digital original videos.

What You’ll Do

• Assist producers with the production of a daily, digital-first news show
• Pitch, produce and edit original videos on cryptocurrencies and related industries
• Craft compelling and accurate headlines and descriptions for videos appearing on CNBC.com and other platforms
• Work on daily assignments at direction of the Managing Producer of Crypto World and the Supervising Producer of News and Programming

Here are some examples of the various types of content this candidate will work on:

• Why Polygon became a major player in the world of decentralized apps
• https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/25/why-polygon-became-a-major-player-in-the-world-of-decentralized-apps.html
• Here's what it's like to get scanned into the metaverse
• https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/05/12/heres-what-its-like-to-get-scanned-into-the-metaverse.html
• FTX could have more than 1M creditors, and BlockFi reportedly nears bankruptcy: CNBC Crypto World
• https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/11/15/ftx-creditors-blockfi-reportedly-bankruptcy-cnbc-crypto-world.html

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• At least one of year of experience with all aspects of digital video production including shooting, editing, lighting, and scripting
• Proficiency of DSLR cameras (Canon, Sony, Panasonic), Adobe Premiere, and other industry-standard equipment and tools
• Script and/or voice-over writing experience
• Knowledge of multimedia storytelling and working knowledge of online publishing systems
• Highly collaborative and creative attitude
• Demonstrable organizational and time management skills and the ability to work well under tight deadlines
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport production equipment on a regular basis
• Strong interest in innovative video storytelling and strategic thinking around social media
• Knowledge and interest in current events, business, financial and technology news, especially in the cryptocurrency industry

You’ll Stand Out If

• You have experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop
• You have experience shooting with Canon 5D, Canon C100 and Canon C300 in field and studio settings
• A passion for cryptocurrencies and related technologies

What We’ll Offer

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and group classes
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars
• Extras -- Dry cleaning

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City. We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing.

We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, challenges and opportunities that make working at CNBC so rewarding.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

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