Editorial Assistant

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It's the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It's a job that's never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Job Purpose

The editorial assistant role is integral to our business model. These team members know what matters most to our readers and parse it from publications targeting broader audiences.

Editorial assistants (also known as Mass Media writers) add context from prior coverage or institutional knowledge to the stories they summarize, as appropriate. They work as part of the team and coordinate with editors. They are self-starters capable of scouring sources to find stories that complement our original reporting or pick up assignments as asked.

Duties:

• (News Gathering/Judgement): Scours other news outlets and major industry announcements to identify content relevant to our audiences.

• (News Gathering/Judgement): Finds and cites relevant primary sources (corporate announcements, regulatory documents, etc.) when feasible/appropriate. Adds context from archives or previous coverage.

• (News Gathering/Judgement): Provides the expected number of pieces in the preferred format.

• (Writing): Meticulously cites and credits outside sources and adheres to all journalistic standards necessary to provide unbiased, accurate, and properly sourced accounts. Strictly adheres to FT and FT Specialist U.S. standards and to copyright laws as well as internal artificial intelligence (AI) and other policies.

• (Writing): Provides sharp and clean copy to the managing or associate editor; adheres to AP/FT Specialist U.S. style.

• (Writing): Sticks to deadline; communicates delays.

What's in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We have implemented a hybrid working model and we also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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