CNBC News Production Placement

by NBCUniversal

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Deadline: 29th November 2019
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Business Management, Financial Management
Location: London
City: London

CNBC News Production Placement

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment and news?

To join one of our 12-month placements you will be studying or have no more than one year of experience post your graduating with a degree-level or equivalent qualification.

You must also be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the placement.

To ensure that you are considered for the placement that best fits your interests and skillset, we recommend that you apply to no more than 3 placements.

Job Description:

Exact responsibilities will vary slightly between each team; however, the main responsibilities of any News and Programming Placement will include:

Programming:

  • Supporting the output production team
  • Assisting in the edit suite
  • Managing video 3 taped footage
  • Helping to build the daily rundown
  • Gaining exposure to live gallery
  • Assisting in general production duties

News Desk:

  • Managing calls to the news desk
  • Organising and managing guest bookings
  • Pitching, researching and booking guests
  • Liaising with internal/external stakeholders at various levels on a regular basis
  • Contributing to adhoc projects as required
  • Maintaining calendar of events, adjusting accordingly to changes in schedules

Essential Skills:

  • A passion for Broadcasting and Media (particularly an interest in finance and/or business) with desire to develop career in News
  • Strong office administration and IT skills: confident user Microsoft Office
  • Have a sound grip of business terminology
  • Have a knowledge of and interest in financial markets and business journalism
  • Ability to work with confidential materials discreetly and responsibly
  • Proactive and enthusiastic
  • Calm under pressure
  • Self-starter and fast learner, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a busy team
  • Excellent communicator (both written and verbal) with strong interpersonal skills; confidence in communicating with Senior Management
  • Willingness to learn and “can do” attitude

Education and Qualifications:

To join one of our 12-month Placements you will be studying or have no more than one year of experience post your graduating with a degree-level or equivalent qualification, specializing in Business, Finance or Journalism-related subjects, seeking a 12-month placement.

You must have a passion for Broadcasting and Media (particularly an interest in finance and/or business) with a desire to develop career in News.

About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news & information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television and cable networks, premier motion picture companies, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and resorts, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses.

NBCUniversal’s international operations outside the U.S. include film and television distribution, home entertainment distribution, channels, film and television production, theme parks and news operations, with over 2,600 employees in 36 offices around the world.

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