Reporter, China

Job Description

CNBC INTERNATIONAL
CNBC is the world's number one 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.
Job Description
OVERVIEW
CNBC is seeking an experienced China reporter based in Hong Kong to generate enterprise business stories, deliver them on TV, and contribute to digital and social platforms. You will be responsible for newsgathering, building relationships internally and externally, writing and producing key business stories and fronting the delivery for all platforms. With China as your primary focus, you must have proven experience in reporting on its economy, markets, and business landscape. You will also be responsible for developing a strong network of sources to generate proprietary stories unique to CNBC.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Act as the lead China television reporter to news-gather and develop stories for on-air and digital platforms
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Produce and report stories from the field
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Write and contribute digital articles for publication on CNBC.com
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Write clean, clear and accurate news copy
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Develop financial and business news knowledge
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Contribute and develop story ideas and develop and invite guests to CNBC shows
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Conduct live hits and conversations on CNBC shows on beat subject matter
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Develop sources and generate independent reporting
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Work closely with each member of production team (TV, Digital and Social), news editors, other anchors, reporters and correspondents, and operations staff
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Contribute to show planning, production, and execution, stepping in as needed
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Work with newsroom management team to drive daily editorial agenda for CNBC shows
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Work with the company's marketing department as requested to promote CNBC
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Flexibility to work different shifts and over some weekends to cover breaking news, events, and other business needs
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Willingness to travel overseas for reporting, often on short notice
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Proven experience in business and/or financial news writing and reporting live, breaking news
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Experience in presenting and adapting stories across multiple platforms
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In-depth knowledge of business news, financial markets and global current affairs
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Ability to handle deadline pressure and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Proficient in written and spoken Chinese and English languages for writing and editing bilingual scripts
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
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Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role
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Familiarity with using key newsroom systems and applications
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Background in working for a leading wire service or business news organization
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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