Executive Audio Producer (12 month fixed term contract)

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 Financial Times is looking for an executive producer as parental leave cover in our London bureau. In this role you will work closely with the two acting heads of audio out of the UK and US to provide editorial direction across our podcast portfolio. 

You have an enthusiasm for and demonstrable experience in podcasting in a fast-paced news environment. You are skillful at communicating your unique and creative approach to programme-making. And importantly, you have a portfolio full of ear-catching audio work which you have produced and have overseen. You are collaborative and have experience managing shows spanning different coverage areas.

You have a deep understanding of podcasts, especially chat-based and interview formats. You have a passion for business news, current affairs and a deep familiarity with the FT’s unique brand of globally-focused journalism.

This role reports to the two acting heads of audio based out of New York and London. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is pushing to innovate in audio as you help to oversee our engaging content reflective of a fast-moving and changing geopolitical and economic landscape.
 

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a strong news instinct 
• Has a deep understanding of chat-based and interview podcast forms
• Can communicate complex ideas with clarity
• Is a creative and adept audio editor 
• Is an experienced and effective scriptwriter 
• Is able to work collaboratively across a newsroom 
• Has an instinct for how great print journalism should be told through audio 
• Is organised and can prioritise under deadline 
• Has experience working closely with hosts 
• Can work across a variety of shows with their own styles, formats and team needs

 

Key responsibilities: 

• Regularly report to acting heads of audio about show production and needs
• Oversee output, provide feedback, sign-off on edits and web copy across our slate
• Provide regular feedback to hosts and producers
• Work closely with the sound engineer to refine edits
• Collaborate with the video team to create attention-grabbing clips for social media
• Produce and edit shows when required
• Coordinate with in-house lawyer on fair dealing, copyright and libel risks  

 

Requirements 

• Proven experience working as a senior and/or executive audio producer
• Highly-skilled in editing on DAWs, mainly Pro-Tools, and Descript
• Experience working in an audio team within a print newsroom is a plus

 

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Wednesday 26th February 2025. 

 

The use of AI

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 use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.  

We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role. 

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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.

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