Segment Producer

Job Description Overview

The Segment Producer will work closely with Executive Producers, senior and junior producers, and CNBC Operations to build a live news TV program for CNBC International. A successful candidate for this role is an accomplished news producer with strong editorial knowledge of business and financial markets.

• Develop and produce live and taped guest segments.
• Generate original content ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources.
• Identify and book compelling guests.
• Conduct pre-interviews of guests and arranging hits.
• Write compelling copy and teases.
• Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments.
• Help create, visualize and produce segments for the show.
• Bring new and creative ideas to the show for segments and franchises.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with news sources.
• Assist Line Producers in the production of the show.

Essential Requirements

• Exemplary editorial judgment.
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story.
• Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays when and as required.

• While not essential for this role, candidates with experience or proficiency in the following attributes tend to excel in this position.
• 3 or more years of experience booking and segment producing in a live television environment, with demonstrated writing, research and communication skills
• Familiarity with CNBC News standards.
• Strong understanding of the markets and prior experience at a financial news network

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

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