Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job DescriptionThe Markets and News Producer is core to the *** News Desk. The producer is akin to a first alert system, elevating news from all corners. The producer monitors wire services, social *** and speeches and works closely with all *** entities to make sure that all time sensitive material is on *** TV. The role involves working closely with the News Desk Editors, the Breaking News Desk, the Markets team, show producers and the digital news team at all times to ensure coordination and headline sharing *** ween newsgathering groups.
What you'll do:- Utilize wire services, financial services and social *** to mine headlines
- Communicate in a timely and clear manner with the Newsdeskand control room
- Swiftly and accurately write breaking news chyrons to air im *** tely on *** TV
- Communicate seamlessly across platforms, sharing TV news with digital and *** versa.
- Work closely with editors,reporters and producers to identify and craft breaking news headlines(they don't really work directly with anchors)
- Understand how to find and read financial statements, press releases
- Assist in coverage of quarterly corporate earnings
What we'll offer:At *** 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 shiningand 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 *** Universal 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 *** ter together. That's why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers sitehere.We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding
QualificationsWhat you'll bring:- In-depth knowledge of *** 's content and subject material and a strong interest in financial markets, economics, technology and politics
- Ability to thoroughly edit copy under tight deadlines and identify mistakes, errors and typos
- Previous experience in business news
- Knowledge of wire services and financial statements
- Understanding of global financial markets and how events in different economies and markets affect each other
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced news environment
- Ability to work as part of a team and across all departments and locations
- Excellent verbal communication skills, coupled with strong research and succinct writing skills
- Demonstrated self-starter, with the confidence to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced news environment
- Flexibility in hours
Desired characteristics:- Experience in reading financial statements, wire copy
- Knowledge of FactSet, iNews, Slack
- Experience of working for a leading wire ser *** or business news organization
- Experience overseeing and making decisions about news coverageCurious about the world, sees story ideas everywhere, and can't wait to bring them back to the team
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Additional Information *** Universal'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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