Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Markets Correspondent will generate original, compelling stories that become destination reading for people involved in markets and finance, or who wish to gain a greater understanding of the industry. The Correspondent will work as part of the CNBC.com EMEA editorial team, cultivating sources, communicating with industry players, pitching story ideas, and writing and producing stories in our content management system. The Correspondent will be expected to break company earnings and pitch in with other breaking news coverage as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitching, reporting and writing markets-focused news and analysis stories that can lead the homepage
• Writing fast and accurate breaking news copy and multi-tasking in a high-pressure news environment
• Packaging copy to include graphics, video, charts and appropriate links to better engage readers and compel them to share the story, as well as engage in best SEO practises
• Collating and analysing financial markets data for news stories, features and other content on the site
• Collaborating with TV colleagues and international CNBC bureaus on stories relating to markets, finance, earnings and other topics
• Making use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
• Where appropriate and depending on the candidate’s development plan, update CNBC.com pages in a timely and accurate manner, assign stories and sub-edit copy

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You…

• Tech-savvy – You are an MS Office whiz and can take on new software with ease
• Customer Service Champion – No request is too big or too small, you put customers and our people first
• Creative – You seems to always find a way to solve things no matter how perplexing they may first appear
• Trendsetter- You understand market shifts as demand changes and how to respond quickly with the right assets at the right time

What You Must Have:

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field OR 1+ years equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in using web content management systems (CMS), with experience in updating, editing, and publishing content on company websites.
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• 1+ years copy-writing experience.
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing platforms and tools.
• Understanding of basic principles of user experience to contribute ideas for improving website navigation, layout, and overall user satisfaction.
• Familiarity with basic HTML and CSS coding to make minor adjustments and formatting changes on web pages.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

Additional Information

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