Desk Producer, CNBC

OVERVIEW The News Desk Producer is an important member of the London newsroom and TV production team. You will work on the team that is the hub for information and newsgathering for the London newsroom and for its two daily news programmes, Squawk Box and Europe Early Edition. Strong candidates will include those with the relevant experience and skill sets: A passion for current affairs and broadcast news in particular A proficient knowledge of business and economics, with a strong sense of the key news makers and market movers A proven track record of securing – and producing - high-profile guest interviews and/or outside broadcasts Pitching and producing stories for use across news platforms, including online and social media You will report into the Head of News Desk & Guest Bookings for EMEA. Information about the shows can be understood here. SQUAWK BOX During three hours of unscripted and dynamic debate, CNBC’s flagship show leads you into and delivers the open of the European equity markets. Anchors Geoff Cutmore, Steve Sedgwick and Karen Tso are joined by leading business executives, policymakers, financial strategists, fund managers and other newsmakers to provide original points of view and instant analysis of the latest business news and key market themes. EUROPE EARLY EDITION In a one-hour show, Europe Early Edition brings you analysis across asset classes and time zones to link the US, Asian and Middle East trade to what comes next in Europe. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the London newsroom by monitoring and reacting to news stories and events that are relevant to the CNBC audience Help generate a daily or weekly forward planning note to inform CNBC International newsrooms of key EMEA news stories Build a strong list of contacts and sources in governments and corporations across EMEA to grow CNBC’s market-leading editorial proposition Support the London news desk team with guest booking and TV segment-production Participate in daily and weekly editorial planning meetings to communicate to the London newsroom about key guest interviews and outside broadcasts Devise and pitch segment and package ideas for use on multiple CNBC platforms, including digital news and social media Field-producing polished and professional outside broadcasts with an anchor or correspondent