Editor, World News Desk

The Role

This editing role will be one of the most varied and fast-paced jobs on the World News Desk. The successful applicant will be responsible for commissioning and editing critical news stories and features in Europe and across the FT’s international network. 

Good judgement, an eye for hidden stories and the assurance to independently handle complex breaking news are crucial. The position is perfect for both accomplished editors with reporting experience, or correspondents looking for a stepping stone into the our international network. 

Working closely with Alex Barker, Valentina Pop and regional editors, you will develop and commission stories with a focus on continental Europe, shaping our coverage at a time of conflict, rapid geopolitical change, and economic disruption. You will work closely with Vanessa Brown, and the data and visual team to enrich our journalism and develop distinctive ways to tell core FT stories. Experience reporting in Europe would be an advantage.  

You will also often be responsible for managing the World News Desk in the first phase of the London morning, speaking to correspondents from Ukraine to the Middle East to take stock of the latest military and political developments, then seeing through breaking news stories at pace. It is a demanding role that requires energy, calmness under pressure, and assured copy editing. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Actively commission stories with the confidence to make big calls and give the FT’s coverage a distinct edge
• Edit a wide range of stories swiftly and accurately, from short news pieces to in-depth reads
• Ensure our stories are presented in the most compelling way possible, pulling in readers with sharp headlines and strong leads
• Spearhead digital story-telling projects and be ready to publish/produce across multiple platforms
• Present when required the day’s top global stories at newsroom meetings
• Weekend shifts are required as part of the team rota

 

What we are looking for

You will show an understanding of Europe and what interests a business reader, bring to life complex political stories and shape a wide breadth of coverage from Russian military tactics to European parliament politics.

The role would suit an experienced foreign correspondent with a desire to move into editing or an editor with regional knowledge and reporting experience.

 

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Thursday 26th September 2024.

 

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), medical cover, enhanced parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

 

How we work

Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week.

Our office is located across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London. There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House, St. Paul's, Bank or Barbican.

 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

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 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. 

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 contact talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

About the Financial Times

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 smart, 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.

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