Sr. Correspondent - CNBC Digital
NBCUniversal
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Write fast, accurate and coherent news copy under breaking news pressure, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Write in-depth profiles, trend pieces and effectively break down complex topics that require explanation
- Cover 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 generally
- Tackle 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 credibility
- Ability to operate independently, having the confidence and ability to guide and mentor junior reporters
- Produce 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 story
- Pitch, report and write digital news and analysis stories which can lead the homepage
- Research financial markets data and analyze news developments for appropriate content on the website and/or on TV or social video as appropriate
- Collaborate with TV colleagues and global CNBC offices on stories
- Make use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
- Update CNBC.com pages in a timely and accurate manner, assign stories and edit copy where appropriate
- Possess strong sourcing in various subject areas and excellent rapport with professional, financial, research and other sources
- Experience working closely with editors on story edits that can run more than one day and which can require the answering of difficult, precise questioning
- Highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented
- Write with an authoritative voice
- Proficient in at least one media besides news writing, including but not limited to: TV work, charts and data visualization, digital video, podcasting, social media
- Take initiative to follow up on story ideas and be a proactive reporter across multiple media formats on an as-needed basis
- Excellent verbal communication skills to foster good relations with colleagues as well as contacts and sources
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks, make decisions quickly and operate under tight deadlines
- Fluency in English
- Experience working with content management systems
- A flexible attitude to working different shifts occasionally when required, including weekends
- Readiness to and interest in expanding into other forms of journalism including TV, social video, live events and podcasts
- Experience working for a leading wire service or business news agency/website
- Experience working on-camera both live and on tape
- Ability to speak at least one foreign language would be advantageous
- Relevant university degree