Company Description
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.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Universal Products & Experiences Overview:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/
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
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Pitching, reporting and writing markets-focused news and analysis stories that can lead the homepage
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Writing fast and accurate breaking news copy and multi-tasking in a high-pressure news environment
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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
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Collating and analysing financial markets data for news stories, features and other content on the site
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Collaborating with TV colleagues and international CNBC bureaus on stories relating to markets, finance, earnings and other topics
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Making use of social media and other tools to promote CNBC.com content
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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
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Bachelors or Associates Degree, preferably in toy design, industrial design, product design or graphic design
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3 + years of Product design and development experience required.
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Motivated, driven, and a proactive individual with a demonstrated ability to initiate and drive projects independently. (In some, but rare instances, with little to no direction)
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Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to provide thoughtful, clear creative art direction to partners and vendors.
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Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic, deadline driven environment that revolves around multiple product development calendars.
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Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator and all relevant software for product development including Keynote.
Additional Requirements:
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Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
- 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 - $65,000
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