Deputy Managing Editor [Singapore]

 

Company Description

NBCUNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL

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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 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.

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Deputy Managing Editor, International will lead the digital editorial team in APAC, shaping news and features coverage, acting as deputy to the Managing Editor on decision-making for International Digital, and updating the global site with fresh content on a real-time basis. The role is based in Singapore, and reports to the Managing Editor, CNBC International Digital based in London.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Form a digital news and coverage strategy on a daily and longer-term basis for CNBC.com in APAC
• Support the Digital Managing Editor to execute upon their content strategy for CNBC.com International, driving our editorial agenda to the highest possible standard
• Strong partnership with the Digital Managing Editor, acting as a secondary decision-maker for CNBC International on an as-needed basis, reinforcing editorial guidance provided by the Managing Editor to stakeholders both inside and outside CNBC.com, and standing ready to make unplanned, global editorial decisions
• Consult with senior TV producers in APAC on coverage decisions during and outside of APAC market hours to ensure that CNBC.com has a complementary editorial presence across all media
• Lead the APAC-based Digital team, made up of Editors, Correspondents, Writers, and Video Editors based in Singapore and China
• Provide guidance and support to the line managers in your department, providing opportunities for training and career development and fostering collaborating across teams and bureaus
• Act as a hot seater for CNBC.com, updating the site in a timely manner using strong editorial judgment and knowledge of business and financial news
• Edit written copy and video captions with accuracy on a tight deadline
• Coordinate with CNBC editors and producers in offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
• Write and produce stories on a variety of subjects including financial markets, business trends, economy, and economic policyOversee recruitment and training and development of the APAC Digital team
• Add value and enhance CNBC.com content by incorporating video, story links, slideshows, graphics etc.
• Act as a role model and ambassador for the Company’s values. Contribute to a positive newsroom culture of diversity, inclusion, and transparency, ensuring integrity is at the heart of our work.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A desire to serve the readers of CNBC.com with the information they will find most interesting and useful, and to increase the size of that readership.
• In-depth knowledge of the content and subject material covered on CNBC and a strong interest in financial markets and economics.
• Ability to work in a team and across all departments and locations, ensuring an efficiently run web site that is 100% accurate.
• Demonstrated self-starter, with the confidence to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced news environment.
• Strong editing skills under tight deadlines, especially the ability to spot mistakes, errors and typos.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a fast-paced news environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills coupled with strong research and succinct writing skills.
• Previous experience in updating a website, or hot seating.
• Experience working for a leading wire service or business news website.
• Fluency in English.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Interest in data analytics and the application of that information toward the achievement of editorial goals.
• Demonstrated understanding of internet technologies, web design and content management environments, video editing and video asset management tools.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO).
• Knowledge of social media, especially X.
• Extensive knowledge of the APAC region – we welcome applications from candidates based in Singapore and also candidates willing to relocate to Singapore for this position.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal'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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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