Associate Producer, Squawk Box

Versant • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

2d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CNBC is looking for an Associate Producer for Squawk Box. In this role, you will be an integral part of covering the most significant financial, corporate & political news stories of the day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or business; or an equivalent degree
• At least 2 years of television production experience
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. Must be able to work early morning shift (4am start).
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments, while working with multiple producers and editors on the broadcast and digital teams
• Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• Proactive thinker / self-starter

Responsibilities

• Working with Executive Producer, Senior Producers, Producers and segment producers to produce CNBC Business News program
• Assisting with the coordination of elements for daily business program
• Operating in a high-intensity, fast-paced control room
• Using equipment to play out all on-air real-time financial charts
• Writing copy for daily segments
• Being resourceful and creative in helping to deliver the program’s message, including use of clips and graphics
• Researching segment ideas and segment information as directed
• Assisting in the booking of guests
• Assisting producers with story production and pre-interviews

Benefits

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
• Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level