Current openings at Financial Times

The Role / Position Overview  FT Specialist, a division of the Financial Times, is looking for an experienced financial reporter for a new publication covering the property and casualty insurance market. This is a terrific opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of a new publication and benefit as it grows. FT Specialist, with the backing of the Financial Times, has ambitious goals for this product and this market. You will have the benefits of working on a start-up publication within a stable and successful company that has proven it knows how to create profitable subscription-based publications within financial services. P&C Specialist Commercial is a thrice-weekly publication that provides insurance companies with the news and intelligence they need to grow their businesses in the $490 billion-plus U.S. commercial insurance market. It has received tremendous feedback and support from the industry in its initial phase and is off to a very strong start. The publication is an expansion of our successful P&C Specialist brand and already counts multiple Fortune 100 companies as subscribers. The reporter is responsible for reporting on the P&C commercial insurance industry with original coverage, ranging from scoops to analytical trend pieces and playing an important role in our breaking news coverage. You will develop and grow a source list and become a trusted provider of news and intelligence for the publication’s readers. You will be writing for a sophisticated and engaged readership. On a small team, you will have plenty of opportunity for career growth and taking on more responsibilities. The position will report into the publication’s managing editor.    Strong preference will be given to candidates with a background in covering financial services. If you have a good understanding of the insurance market and have pre-existing relationships in that space, so much the better. Key Responsibilities Report and write 2-3 well-sourced articles per week Become an expert on the subject matter and write with clarity, insight and depth, staying ahead of the news You will be expected to interview top industry executives to generate exclusive stories covering P&C insurance Establish and maintain close relationships with insurance executives and their companies Travel to industry events and meet with prospects to stay on top of the latest industry trends Work with other departments to produce videos, graphics etc. as necessary for editorial coverage On occasion, moderate webcasts or panels at events run by FT Specialist or the Financial Times’ events group.    Required Skills / Experience  A strong desire to succeed and a proven track record of reporting high-quality content.  We seek a person with strong intelligence, high energy, creativity, persistence, and resilience. We want someone who has a nose for news, can develop a network of sources and manage a pipeline of enterprise stories. Curiosity and an intellectual interest in how insurance works and how the industry functions and impacts the world. At least five years of business reporting experience, including experience working on a daily or wire publication and some editing experience. Demonstrated ability to write or produce content for a specific niche audience. Experience working a beat and knowing how to generate scoops, enterprise story ideas and other content that distinguishes a publication. Track record of continuous improvement and initiative and a creative approach to your work. Ability to recognize and respond to readers’ needs. Knowledge of the insurance market specifically or financial services generally a definite plus. A high personal standard of excellence and pride in the work you do. Curiosity and a desire to learn. 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 inquisitive, 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 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. 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), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced parental packages, 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 reasonable 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, please send an email to talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000-$90,000, depending on whether the candidate has the qualifications to join at a reporter or senior reporter level.. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. #LI-NE1  

About us 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. 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. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll 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, you’ll 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  The Head of Pricing & Proposition oversees a team of 3 across pricing, promotion and proposition strategy for the FT’s Consumer Revenue Group. The team’s objective is to ensure price and product are aligned with customer needs to achieve maximum revenue from our audiences.  The team works closely with the Consumer Product, Consumer Marketing and Customer Relationships teams to implement strategies across customer touchpoints, whilst also working alongside other key stakeholders such as Research, Product, Commercial Finance and BI in cross functional teams. Reporting into the Consumer Marketing Director, the Head of Pricing & Proposition will serve as a key internal expert at the FT for B2C proposition development and price optimisation, with a primary focus (approximately two-thirds) on shaping and refining subscription propositions to align with user needs and drive long-term growth. The remaining focus (one-third) is to deliver intelligent price management, oversee the execution of price and offer testing and leverage robust insights into customer behavior and willingness to pay to maximise subscriber Lifetime Value (LTV). The role contributes to the wider subscription strategy, applying best practices and insights in new product pricing, proposition development, enhancing product value and other revenue levers such as billing intervals, trial lengths, step-up pricing, and package structuring. Key responsibilities Ensure P&P performance is effectively captured and tracked through leading the development of data analysis and dynamic pricing models that will maximise LTV across all transaction touch-points Establish agreed standards in the way in which we measure the effectiveness of pricing tests with colleagues around the business Ensure that the way the FT prices its content sales is fair/transparent and compliant and in line with core FT values and in particular ‘Integrity’ and ‘Trust’ Lead the FT in a journey to become a beacon of best practice for pricing, promotion and proposition strategy within, and beyond, the media industry Identify gaps in internal knowledge and develop plans to ensure the P&P team have access to relevant data and insight to enable best in class price and proposition review and management Communicate findings to management to influence business decisions and driving through business change and strategy Work closely with Head of Audience Insights to ensure willingness to pay data and insight is aligned with internal customer segmentations Work closely with Product colleagues to guide monetisation strategies of new product and feature development.   Required skills and experience  Proven experience in driving and leading the implementation of proposition strategies Excellent strategic thinking skills, ability to breakdown complex issues and  translate them into actions resulting in commercial growth Team management experience, with a focus on motivating teams to develop commercial strategies and work collaborativelyStrong interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to provide guidance and input at all levels of an organisation Comfort with ambiguity and operating in a ‘test and learn’ culture, with a very high level autonomy and accountability Experience of market research and knowledge of specific methodologies to effectively capture willingness to pay, segment audiences and inform proposition development  Highly numerate/analytically minded, with strong ability to interpret and manipulate data into meaningful business conclusions and actions Excellent ability to work collaboratively in cross departmental/functional teams Experience of a subscription related business is desirable but not essential Experience in B2C business is desirable but not essential. What’s 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, 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. We’ve 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 talent@ft.com 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.   #LI-NE1