FT Specialist Newsroom Fellow
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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 equity in the workplace
At the FT we give all employees across all regions an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.
The role / Position overview
FT Specialist US a division of the Financial Times seeks recent college graduates interested in pursuing a career in journalism to join our one-year full-time fellowship program. This opportunity is ideal for individuals curious about business journalism even if they have not previously considered the field. The fellowship runs from September 2nd 2025 to August 28th 2026 and our fellow will need to be present in our New York offices.
Key responsibilities
- Participate in a year-long rotational program across different editorial teams.
- Gain hands-on experience in news gathering interviewing document analysis and story crafting.
- Produce content in various formats including written articles video and graphics.
- Attend editorial meetings and collaborate with editors and peers.
- Build a portfolio of published clips and cultivate professional sources.
- Receive regular mentorship from a group managing editor.
Required skills / experience
- Recent undergraduate degree (Masters degree holders are not eligible).
- No prior journalism experience required.
- Strong desire to learn and grow within the field of journalism.
- Eagerness to uncover and communicate compelling stories.
- Curiosity about business and economic topics.
Whats in it for you Our benefits
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave health coverage 401k and company match 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 in-person 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
This role pays a salary of $65000. The disclosed salary estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.
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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Employment Type
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