<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>Our commitment to inclusion and fairness</strong><br>We believe everyone should have a fair opportunity to contribute, succeed, and reach their full potential. That means ensuring everyone is heard, respected, and valued, while identifying and removing barriers that may get in the way. Our commitment is to be an employer role model, grounded in inclusion and fairness for all.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">We want every application to receive fair and thoughtful consideration; therefore, all applications are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, not by AI.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The managing editor’s office has an opportunity to manage Editorial’s global operations.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This is an essential role in the team that requires flexibility, initiative and the ability to solve problems. You will be part of a core team ensuring that FT journalists are appropriately equipped to produce our gold-standard journalism.</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;">Oversight and management of editorial data contracts including subscriptions, market data contracts, photography and satellite agencies in close collaboration with the Procurement and Legal teams</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Managing Editorial data and contract budgets</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Management of overseas Editorial bureau operations, including local compliance, leases and facilities</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Oversight of journalist equipment requirements, working with Product & Tech, Cyber Security and IT to ensure alignment with FT company policies</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Retainer payment management and oversight</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Represent Editorial on the FT Health & Safety committee</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Responsibility for Editorial office spaces, in liaison with the FT Facilities team</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Key contact for newsroom operations in collaboration with colleagues across the business to represent Editorial priorities</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Ad hoc project management, as well as covering for colleagues in the Managing Editor’s Office.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>What we are looking for</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The successful candidate must have the confidence and competence to manage a highly complex 600-person journalistic enterprise. This role requires responsive and clear communication, the ability to problem-solve, budget awareness and an understanding of Editorial priorities and strategy. It is essential to have integrity and the discretion to handle confidential matters. A sense of humour, patience and resilience are valuable. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Please submit your application by the end of the day, Monday 9th November 2026.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The use of AI</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can b