CNBC News Programming Placement

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CNBC News Programming 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:

• Currently be studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year or graduating in Summer 2022
• Looking for work experience immediately after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
• Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from July 2022-July 2023
• You must be flexible and willing to work early morning shifts, starting between 3-6am
• Fluent in English
• We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internships that you are more interested in and your skills are aligned to

What will I be doing?

As a News Programming intern, you will be supporting the CNBC London show production team in general production duties for programmes Squawk Box and Street Signs. You will work closely with other show producers to script stories, assist in the edit suite managing taped video footage, creating on-air graphics, and building the daily rundown. You will be exposed to live gallery production, supporting both developing and breaking news stories.

What do I need to bring to the role?

1. Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and short deadlines
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills
3. Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and effectively prioritise and manage workload independently
4. Collaborative team-work, being able to adapt and bring a willingness to learn will be valued
5. A strong passion for broadcasting and media and a keen interest and desire to learn about financial markets and business news

What will I learn from this opportunity?

Keen news judgement
You will develop a strong grasp of what makes a good story for our audience of global business leaders and investors, and the right types of guests that help tell the story to our viewers

Writing for broadcast
You will gain an understanding of the style guide and best practices for writing for broadcast

Live gallery exposure
You will contribute to the live production in the gallery of our programmes, Squawk Box and Street Signs

About NBCUniversal

We are 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 television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Disability Statement

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

How to apply

To apply for this programme and to find out more, please click on the apply button below. You will be required to submit a cover letter as part of your application.

We strongly advise that you only apply to 1 role to ensure that you are considered for the internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are best aligned with.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.