Job Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.


Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.


Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

CNBC INTERNATIONAL

CNBC is the world's No. 1 business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.


CNBC's vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network's premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC's award-winning journalism, live.


With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.


Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.


NBCUniversal is the parent company of CNBC.

OVERVIEW

The Reporter, CNBC Pro will generate compelling news stories and original reporting covering European markets, as well as helping to run our live blog. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting and research skills, mathematics proficiency, a good foundational understanding of markets, and a knack for making complex subjects interesting, pointed and relatable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pitch, report and write digital articles that will become destination reading for people involved in markets and finance, or who wish to gain a greater understanding of the industry. Multi-task in a high-pressure news environment, writing fast and accurate breaking news copy and blog posts. Collate and analyse financial markets data for news stories, features, blog posts and other content on the site. Monitor market moves, on-air guests and analyst notes to ensure our live blog is up to date, and our copy is moving the story forward. Develop contacts across Europe's markets ecosystem with the aim of produce sourced, original and market-moving copy. Package 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. Collaborate with TV colleagues and international CNBC bureaus on stories relating to markets, finance, earnings and other topics. Make use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content.

Qualifications

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

A command of financial markets, especially but not limited to stock markets, and an interest in investing and trading. Previous experience as a writer and/or reporter, including the ability to perform and multi-task under pressure. Strongly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and possessing outstanding communication and coordination skills. A proven ability to report and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment. A clear understanding of CNBC and PRO's editorial and programming priorities. Experience at a large online content destination, such as a leading online news site or financial publication would be advantageous. Experience working with content management systems desirable. A flexible attitude to working different shifts when required. Fluency in English is essential. Ability to understand and process complex numerical information. Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.


If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.


Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.