Digital Editor - FT Studio 12 Month FTC
Digital Editor - FT Studio 12 Month FTC
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Job Description
About Us
The Financial Times is one of the worlds leading news organisations globally recognised for its authority integrity and accuracy with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here youre given the chance to reach millions create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm collaborative culture youll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path youll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
The Role
FT Studio is an inhouse creative team that produces Partner Content for the FT. We create editorially driven and visually impactful branded content including animations interactive digital experiences minidocumentaries podcasts and written content. Maintaining the FT tone of voice FT Studios commercial content sits naturally within the newspapers editorial environment. We work with a variety of corporate clients who are interested in engaging with the FTs audience.
As a Digital Editor you will oversee the creation production and editing of digital dataled articles and longform visual stories. You will collaborate closely with production editorial and design teams to deliver highquality branded content.
A key part of your role will involve working with dataresearching analysing and visualising insights to enhance storytelling. You will also commission and edit content ensuring all pieces align with the FTs editorial standards.
This role requires a strong balance of editorial judgment data storytelling expertise and visual communication skills. You will play a vital role in driving innovation and ensuring FT Studio remains at the forefront of digital content creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret client briefs and translate them into compelling branded content for FT audiences.
- Wireframe and conceptualise visual storytelling elements such as charts infographics and maps.
- Commission and collaborate with writers and journalists to develop highquality content.
- Define the editorial direction for each project balancing written and visual storytelling.
- Ensure articles are engaging userfriendly and optimised for various digital platforms.
- Work closely with design and development teams to enhance editorial impact with compelling visuals.
- Uphold FT Studios editorial standards ensuring accuracy and consistency before publication.
- Write and create marketing and promotional materials to amplify content reach.
- Stay updated on data visualisation trends and innovative storytelling techniques.
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong writing and editing skills ideally from a journalistic background.
- Experience researching and visualising complex data sets.
- Familiarity with finance business technology energy and/or sustainability topics.
- Ability to lead client discussions interpret briefs and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Understanding of user experience (UX) web accessibility and audience engagement principles.
- Experience with design and data visualisation tools such as Figma and Flourish (or willingness to learn).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to uphold FTs editorial standards.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
- A collaborative and proactive team player with a positive mindset.
Whats in it for You
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing bestinclass perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave medical cover inclusive parental leave packages subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
Weve embraced a 50 hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging inperson camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation 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 and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Further Information
At the FT we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills experience and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.
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