Company Description

NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

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.

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. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

 

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.

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 www.cnbc.com for more information.

NBCUniversal is the parent company of CNBC.

Job Description

OVERVIEW

CNBC Digital is looking to hire an Associate Editor on the APAC team, based in Singapore under a Fixed-Term Contract for 12 months. In this role, you will collaborate with CNBC’s digital news team during Asia’s business day to assign, edit and write stories – all while meeting tight deadlines. You should have strong planning skills, some experience in mentoring junior reporters, and a desire to excel at curating the front page of a website while effectively communicating across teams.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Deputy Managing Editor in overseeing a diverse team of journalistsAct as the hot-seat for CNBC.com, managing and updating site content with strong editorial judgment and knowledge of business and financial newsAssign and edit stories relevant to the APAC regionOrganize workflow and maintain the editorial calendarBrainstorm and pitch compelling features ideas that align with CNBC’s editorial strategyWrite breaking news headlines quickly for mobile notifications, ensuring both accuracy and an appropriate toneWrite breaking news and analysis stories as neededAct as a copy editor for CNBC.com, ensuring that all stories, features, video descriptions, and interactive content meet the highest quality standards and are published promptly

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Extensive knowledge of CNBC’s content and subject material, with a strong interest in financial markets, economics, technology and politicsStrong understanding of global financial markets and the interplay between different economies and marketsProven experience in updating websites, news editing or hot-seating at a wire serviceAbility to manage multiple tasks and stay composed in a fast-paced news environmentAbility to work effectively as part of a team and across all departments and locationsExcellent verbal communication skills, combined with strong research and succinct writing skillsDemonstrated self-starter, with the confidence to make quick decisions in a fast-paced news environmentFamiliarity with social media platforms, especially XFluency in English languageFlexible and willing to occasionally work different shifts when required, which some starts very early in the morning or on weekends

 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Minimum 2 years of editing experience in a fast-paced news environment or business news organizationFamiliarity with content management systemsExperience in overseeing news coverage and making editorial decisions within a leading wire service or 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 Information

As 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 [email protected].