Reporter - Singapore - NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal

Verified Company

Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Company Description

NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

CNBC INTERNATIONAL
CNBC 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.

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.

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

As a digital reporter, he/she is also an expert in producing stories using a content management system, pitch story ideas, report and write original news stories for a fast-paced, business and financial news website.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Write fast and accurate news copy for financial markets, including stocks, bonds, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, and macroeconomics for Asia Pacific
React to breaking news with the ability to quickly compose an account of the facts, and thoughtfully push a story forward with analysis and original reporting
Stay abreast of financial and equity markets, corporate news, and macroeconomic developments, including reading analyst reports and stock charts to come up with and pitch stories
Actively contribute to the daily Asia markets blog, including suggesting sharp and compelling headlines, proactively direct market coverage and updates
Adept at reading stock charts and financial statements
Pitch, report and write proprietary stories about markets, finance and economics based on news flow, original reporting and comments from CNBC television interviews
Directly speak with sources in investment and financial industries for stock ideas, analysis, information and insight; cultivate sources for exclusive stories
Closely monitor investment trends and stock markets in China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Southeast Asia, as well as in global trade, technology and business
Research financial markets and economics data for appropriate stories and content on the site
Use the site's content management system to make stories & headlines as compelling and attractive as possible, leveraging on pictures, graphics, charts and appropriate embeds and links

Qualifications:

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
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Strong news judgment and indepth knowledge of stock markets, business and financial news, geopolitics and economic news for Asia-Pacific
Prior experience and proven ability to write stories on market movers, company earnings and business/sector analysis
Independent worker who is able to write clean and accurate copy, while making smart decisions in a fastpaced, breaking news environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to foster good relations with colleagues, contacts and sources
A clear understanding of CNBC's editorial and programming priorities
At least 3 years of prior experience working for a leading wire service or business news website or publication
Strong command of English is essential, and ability to speak at least one Asian language would be advantageous
Familiar with data sources for research purposes
Prior experience working with digital media and content management systems would be advantageous
Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks while operating under tight deadlines
Proactive selfstarter who takes initiative to follow up on story ideas and search for new angles to cover broad investment themes
Flexible and able to work different shifts occasionally, including on weekends or public holidays, when required
Exhibit a readiness and adaptability to expand into other media, including TV, podcasts, digital video and charts or graphics
Relevant university degree required

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relev