OVERVIEW
The News Editorial Intern provides support to the show production teams, assisting with cutting videos, building graphics, learning to produce basic show segments and/or guest booking. This role is ideal for university undergraduates aspiring to explore a career in TV news production and journalism. You have keen interests and passion in business, economics, and financial markets. There will also be opportunities to learn about business and markets, as well as the fundamentals of journalism.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Work with video editors to cut videos to match news scripts.
Write sample scripts for TV news.
Transcribe live interviews.
Build graphics using CNBC’s in-house applications and liaise with the Graphics team for guidance.
Prepare elements such as video clips, lower-thirds, soundbites etc for show segments.
Efficiently manage the teleprompter for on-air talents during live programming.
Being involved in creation of show segments – share, discuss and/or pitch ideas.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
University student currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field such as business, economics, mass communication and/or media production.
Must have the legal right to work in Singapore. Only candidates with existing eligibility to work in Singapore will be considered.
- Available for a full time internship from January to June.
Keen interest in business news, economics, financial markets & current affairs.
Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks while operating under tight deadlines.
Ability to work in a face-paced, high-tension live news environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with stakeholders at varying levels.
Willingness to learn and proactively take initiative.
Able to work early morning start times.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
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