Reporter (On-Air), CNBC APAC

Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Company DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.CNBC INTERNATIONALCNBC 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 for more information.Job DescriptionOVERVIEWCNBC is seeking a dynamic and experienced business news reporter based in Singapore to generate original enterprise business stories and deliver them across TV, digital, and social platforms. In this role, you will lead newsgathering efforts, building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally to uncover exclusive, high-impact stories. With a focus on business news, you will be responsible for writing, producing, and fronting key business stories that cover a wide range of topics including the economy, financial markets, and the evolving business landscape in the region. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business and financial news reporting, with a deep understanding of Asia, and the ability to develop and sustain a robust network of sources to generate proprietary content unique to CNBC. You will contribute to show planning and production by collaborating closely with editorial, production, and digital teams to drive the daily news agenda, while presenting live reports and conducting interviews with newsmakers and industry leaders on-air and online.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce and report stories from the field
Write and contribute digital articles for publication on CNBC.com
Write clean, clear and accurate news copy
Develop financial and business news knowledge
Contribute and develop story ideas and develop and invite guests to CNBC shows
Conduct live hits and conversations on CNBC shows
Develop sources and generate independent reporting
Work closely with each member of production team (TV, Digital and Social), news editors, other anchors, reporters and correspondents, and operations staff
Contribute to show planning, production, and execution, stepping in as needed
Work with newsroom management team to drive daily editorial agenda for CNBC shows
Work with the company's marketing department as requested to promote CNBC
Flexibility to work different shifts and over some weekends to cover breaking news, events, and other business needs
Willingness to travel overseas for reporting, often on short notice

QualificationsESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience in business and/or financial news writing and reporting live, breaking news
Experience in presenting and adapting stories across multiple platforms
In-depth knowledge of business news, financial markets and global current affairs
Ability to handle deadline pressure and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficient in written and spoken English language

DESIRED ATTRIBUTESWhile not essential for this role, candidates with experience or proficiency in the following attributes tend to excel in this position.

Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role
Familiarity with using key newsroom systems and applications
Background in working for a leading business news organization

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.Additional InformationAs 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 .Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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