Location
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States
Posted on
Feb 14, 2022
Profile
Full Time Job
Responsibilities
CNBC is looking for a talented Senior Managing Producer to join its growing digital video team. This person is a news junkie, obsessed with business, consumer, retail, fast-food, auto, personal finance and other industry topics that matter. The ideal candidate has impeccable editorial judgment, and strong writing and editing skills. He or she is a master of shooting and editing, and is a natural leader.
The senior managing producer will be developing primarily in-depth explainers and mini docs on complicated subjects as well as smart short-form videos on occasion. This manager will guide and mentor a team of producers and associate producers, and work with animators, reporters and section editors.
Here are examples of the videos the Business/Consumer team is producing:
• The Great Resignation: Why Millions of Workers Are Quitting
****• Why Cheap Cars Are Disappearing
****• Why Grocery Stores Are Avoiding Black Neighborhoods
****• Why McDonald’s Flopped In Vietnam
****This role requires experience in managing a video team for a news organization; writing smart scripts; approving, framing, and assigning stories; using analytics to understand the CNBC audience and come up with new series and formats. The senior managing producer should have a depth of experience in journalism and digital media, be comfortable in a leadership role, and bring a thoughtful and original voice to the team.
What you’ll do:
• Produce original videos focusing on business, consumer, retail, personal finance and other topics on brand for CNBC
• Approve story ideas; write, edit and vet scripts, providing constructive editorial and production feedback
• Develop new video formats, styles and production workflows
• Coach and motivate producers to create their best work   
• Participate in editorial meetings and represent the original video team to the greater organization 
• Coordinate with partners across all CNBC platforms to develop new franchises of digital video
• Partner with writers, editors and reporters to create visual executions to their print stories
What we’ll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, basketball court and running course, plus daily group classes
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Unwind -- Massage therapy, ping pong tables, foosball
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get…
We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.
Qualifications
/Requirements
At least 5 years of experience producing digital video content at a major online news publication
• Expert level experience with reporting, writing, editing and producing original video content
• Experience managing a team of digital producers
• Advanced knowledge of editing on Adobe Premiere
• Proficiency in DSLR camera operation and studio lighting
• Demonstrated knowledge of online production and multimedia storytelling, and working knowledge of online publishing systems and technologies
• Broad knowledge of current events and financial news
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and the ability to work well under deadline pressure
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy production equipment on a regular basis
Additional requirements:
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
You’ll stand out if:
You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• You have strong analytical ability
• You have experience with social media video
• You work well in a collaborative environment
• You have experience with drone and other innovative shooting formats
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