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    Programme Essentials

    To join one of our 12-month Internships you will be:

    • Currently be studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year or graduating in Summer 2024
    • Looking for work experience immediately after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
    • Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 1st July 2024- Friday 18th July 2025
    • We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are aligned to
    • You must be flexible and willing to work a variety of shift patterns, starting between 3-9am

    What will I be doing?

    As a News Desk intern, you will be supporting the CNBC London News desk team in the planning and guest-booking for programmes Squawk Box and Street Signs.

    You will work closely with Producers and News Editors in researching stories, guests, and preparing segment notes for our on-air anchors. You will also work closely with the Executive Assignments Editor to prepare and maintain our newsroom calendar of events and diary items.

    What do I need to bring to the role?

    1. Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and short deadlines
    2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills
    3. Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and effectively prioritise and manage workload independently
    4. Collaborative team-work, being able to adapt and bring a willingness to learn will be valued
    5. A strong passion for broadcasting and media and a keen interest and desire to learn about financial markets and business news

    What will I learn from this opportunity?

    • Keen news judgement
      • You will develop a strong grasp of what makes a good story for our audience of global business leaders and investors, and the right types of guests that help tell the story to our viewers
    • Editorial Planning
      • You will gain an understanding of how a newsroom functions day-to-day and how to plan for the news agenda
    • Multi-platform exposure
      • You will liaise with teams across the newsroom from CNBC.com, Social and Digital Video, and the production team to ensure coordination across our platforms

    The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.