Job Description

TALENT PRODUCER, CNBC

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

At CNBC, Talent Producers work within a show unit to pitch ideas as well as book guests for a live 1-3 hour show.

RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Developing and producing live guest segments.
• Implement work with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer.
• Find and book compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols.
• Conduct pre-interviews of guests and script questions for use by anchors and reporters. Handle any necessary travel logistics for guests
• Write compelling copy and teases.
• Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments.
• Create stock charts, lower-thirds, chyrons, dekos, plug-ins and coordinate graphic orders. Partner with other departments as needed (such as Graphics, Tech Ops, Satellite Operations) to place and follow-up on requests.
• Establish, develop and maintain good relationships with financial and business news sources.
• Generate original guest ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources for ideas.

WHAT WE’LL OFFER:  

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:  

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, basketball court and running course, plus daily group classes  

• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars  

• Unwind -- Massage therapy, ping pong tables, foosball  

• 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    

When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get… 

We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. 

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience booking and producing in a live television environment with a demonstrated writing ability, research skills and telephone communication skills

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 relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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