<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>About us</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><em>Build a newsworthy career at the FT.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The FT is seeking a commissioning editor for its Project Publishing team, which goes beyond the day-to-day news to produce in-depth content such as special reports on topics that are critical to FT readers, from AI to the business of sport, and from the legal sector to luxury goods.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The commissioning editors on the team take responsibility for producing an individual report, project, or series from start to finish. This involves coming up with an initial concept; making decisions about what content to include and in what format; commissioning articles, graphics and videos; editing copy; preparing for print and online publication; and arranging online promotion. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We’re looking for an imaginative all-rounder, who is adept at handling a wide range of commissioning and editing tasks, and is comfortable working closely with colleagues across the FT and freelance contributors. We are also looking for someone who is full of ideas for both traditional special reports and more innovative online formats that will resonate with new and existing FT readers. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Writing or commissioning synopses for individual reports and series, in collaboration with specialist writers and senior editors; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Commissioning articles and multimedia content for special reports and new projects covering core editorial verticals such as: asset management, science, technology, sustainability, climate health, law, business education, and regions/countries </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Editing, fact-checking and revising articles, and preparing for publication, to online and print deadlines;</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Liaising with editorial desks and bureaux on feasibility, scheduling and commissioning of special reports and new projects; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Reviewing video edits and graphics for sign off; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Pitching ideas for new editorial projects that can deliver innovative in-depth coverage of core editorial topics </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Collaborating with FT Live to bring existing event content to FT readers; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Partnering with main news desk to secure homepage promotion for most newsworthy content; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Working with audience engagement and social media teams to promote published content externally. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Key skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Knowledge of the core FT subjects; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Excellent communication skills in order to liaise effective with other editorial desks, and internal and external reporters; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">The ability to edit copy;</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Familiarity with content management systems;</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">The ability to embed video and graphics; </span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Previous experience collaborating with events teams;</span></li> <li style="