OVERVIEW

This opportunity is part of a six-month traineeship program, providing hands-on experience. This role will be part of a community of traineeships, with individuals working in either editorial or technical operations roles. This role will rotate through live broadcast production, field reporting and shoots, feature development, digital video production and editing, and social media operations, offering structured exposure to end-to-end newsroom and production workflows.

The O&T department at CNBC manages technology and operations across their global network. With main hubs in Singapore and London, and bureaus in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi, they support all departments by providing production systems, engineering, IT, and transmission solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up all ancillary studio equipment daily, ensuring cameras, lighting, and teleprompters are fully operational before live news broadcasts.
• When needed, support live audio mixing by carefully balancing multiple audio sources, maintaining clear, professional sound quality under the pressure of live production.
• The operation of both robotic camera control systems and manual jib cameras, ensuring smooth and dynamic shots during broadcasts.
• Collaborate closely with studio directors, editors, camera operators, and graphic artists to understand how each element comes together to produce live television and multimedia content.
• Set up microphones and in-ear monitors for anchors, correspondents, and guests to ensure seamless communication before going on-air.
• Learn to troubleshoot and conduct basic maintenance on studio equipment, resolving issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Observe studio floor operations, learning how directors coordinate talent, guests, and cues between the floor and control room.
• Provide technical production support to news editorial and operations teams, ensuring their technical needs are met.
• Participate in outdoor broadcast events as needed, gaining experience in field production when requested.