US Audio Summer Intern

About Us 

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of 1.4 million, more than one million of which are digital subscriptions. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news, and services for the global business community.  We have offices in more than 35 cities, including London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, Sofia, San Francisco, and Tokyo. 

Our Internships

We are looking for passionate and motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism to join our team. We take a hands-on approach and expect our interns to meaningfully contribute to our award-winning US newsroom. 

This program is a ten week summer internship taking place June-August 2025. This internship is paid $16.50 per hour for 40 hours per week.The schedule involves a five day working week, with the days and hours dependent on newsroom demands. The team is in a hybrid work environment, with the intern expected to be in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the US.

The Team

The internship will offer hands-on experience pitching, reporting and producing audio stories across a broad range of the FT's podcasts including the FT News Briefing and Behind the Money.

We are looking for candidates with a proven interest in multimedia journalism and some experience in podcast production. Knowledge of business, economics and financial markets is an advantage, and having the ideas and initiative to propose stories and execute them is a must. 

What You’ll Do

• Researching and pitching audio story ideas which draw from the full range of FT coverage: business, finance and culture

• Gathering tape and archive audio to bring stories to life 

• Coordinating and recording interview with FT journalists and other guests

• Logging and transcribing tape

• Producing and editing elements of FT podcasts, with guidance from team leader

What We’re Looking For

• Journalism degree preferred

• Audio or podcast experience preferred (Internship or other courses)

• Good writing and editing skills

• Good communication skills 

• Interest in finance and/or FT Weekend coverage

• Must have experience working with Pro Tools or similar editing software

Please submit your application by November 16 and be sure to include the following documents in your application

• Resume

• A cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit, explaining your interest in joining our team and why you’re interested in making financial news and  concepts accessible to a broad audience

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard 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. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Further Information

At the FT, we know our most valuable resources are our people and we embrace our employees’ unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer that 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. 

Please let us know if you require any 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 a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.