For a second year, CNBC is thrilled to be hosting a free educational workshop focused on business journalism at the Excellence in Journalism 2017 Conference. This invitation-only workshop is geared toward graduating seniors and recent graduates who are planning to attend one of the 2017 Conventions. Interested candidates must apply to be invited to attend the workshop.

By applying to attend this workshop, applicants are also applying for a position as a CNBC Business News Associate. After the workshop, some participants who have a bachelor’s degree may be selected for an opportunity to interview at CNBC Global Headquarters for a job as a CNBC Business News Associate.

The Business News Associate Workshop will feature:

·         A panel of seasoned CNBC professionals describing their roles at the network and sharing how CNBC’s guiding principles and best practices influence their work as business journalists

·         An interactive breaking news simulation designed to teach the concepts, skills, and techniques CNBC professionals utilize daily to break down complex information about business, markets, and the economy

·         Individual interviews with CNBC professionals

To request an application to this free workshop, interested applicants should send their resumes and contact info to biznewsassociate@cnbc.com by June 15, 2017. We will review submitted resumes and send applications to eligible candidates. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we regret that we will only be able to send applications to attend the workshop to those in whom we have interest. Completed applications must be submitted to CNBC via email no later than 11:59 PM PT June 30, 2017.

Please note that applicants’ convention registration to the Excellence in Journalism 2017 Conference is subject to verification. Applicants are responsible for their registration and travel costs to the Excellence in Journalism 2017 Conference. CNBC will have the sole discretion on the selection process. Applicants must possess all of the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements for the CNBC Business News Associate Program. For more information about the workshop, the CNBC Business News Associate Program, and the eligibility requirements and qualifications, please visit www.facebook.com/CNBCBizNewsAssociate.

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Some participants may be selected for an opportunity to interview at CNBC Global Headquarters for the CNBC Business News Associates.

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CNBC is pleased to announce that we are hosting a first-ever Business Reporting Workshop for current on-air reporters and multimedia journalists with 3-5 years of experience at the 2017 NABJ Annual Convention.

This invitation-only workshop is designed to teach experienced journalists how to break down financial news events quickly and report stories clearly for a global audience. By participating in this free workshop, experienced journalists will expand their reporting skills and engage with CNBC talent and producers. Some participants may be selected at the end of the workshop for an opportunity to visit CNBC Global Headquarters for a camera test and interview with members of CNBC’s executive team.

To request an application to this free workshop, interested applicants should send their resumes and contact info to bizreportingworkshop@cnbc.com by June 15, 2017. We will review submitted resumes and send applications to eligible candidates. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we regret that we will only be able to send applications to attend the workshop to those in whom we have interest. Completed applications must be submitted to CNBC via email no later than 11:59 PM PT June 30, 2017.

Please note CNBC will have the sole discretion on the selection process.  Workshop attendees must be registered, or plan to register, to attend the 2017 NABJ Annual Convention.  Attendees are responsible for their registration and travel costs to the 2017 NABJ Annual Convention.  Attendees must possess all the basic qualifications and eligibility requirements for the CNBC Business Reporting Workshop.  For more information about the workshop, CNBC, and the eligibility requirements, please visit www.facebook.com/CNBCBizReportingWorkshop/.

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CNBC is hosting an invitation-only, interactive workshop at the 2017 NABJ Annual Convention designed to designed to teach on-air reporters and multimedia journalists how to break down financial news events quickly and report stories clearly for a global audience.

Some participants may be selected for an opportunity to visit CNBC Global Headquarters for a camera test and interviews with CNBC Executives.

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1. Want to know more about Business Reporting? Request an application to @CNBC’s workshop at #NABJ17.

2. .@CNBC is hosting a #NABJ17 workshop that could lead to a CNBC camera test.