Freelance Senior Content Editor- Asia

About us

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FT Live Overview

Financial Times Live (FT Live) is the conferences and events division of the Financial Times newspaper and its group publications. Our mission is to bring our global executive audiences the very latest in knowledge and opinion, and connect them to one another.

Chaired by senior FT journalists, FT Live organises 300-plus conferences and events, both virtual, hybrid and in-person every year. We gather pre-eminent public and private sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from the world’s most important economies and industries for agenda-setting debates that cover the key issues of our time.

From unique experiences such as the FTWeekend Festival to our senior-level business summits such as the award winning Global Boardroom, FT Live has become one of the FT Group’s most successful and fastest-growing divisions, and is at the forefront of the FT’s accelerated development as an essential, interactive information source across numerous platforms.

The role

FT Live is currently recruiting for the role of Asia-based Senior Content Editor on a freelance contractor basis. Location: Hong Kong or Singapore

In this role you’ll: 

• Research, write and produce innovative, high-quality event programmes (digital, hybrid and in-person) on a project-by-project basis, as determined by the Head of Content, Partner Events 
• Research, invite and confirm speakers for your events
• Research and write editorial proposals for sponsorship sales packs and pitches, on a project-by-project basis, as determined by the Head of Content, Partner Events 
• Conduct due diligence and assist in the development of new ideas for regional multi-sponsored core events, on a project-by-project basis, as determined by the Head of Content, Partner Events
• Liaise with the FT journalists chairing and/or moderating at our events
• Liaise with the sponsorship department to ensure fulfilment of content deliverables
• Liaise with the project management department to optimise the running of programmed events and the delivery of content for event collaterals
• Liaise with the marketing department to create original copy for email blasts, newspaper ads and marketing brochures
• Liaise with the social media department to produce and manage any additional content required pre- and post-event on social media channels
• Manage any additional content, related to pre- and post-event engagement
• Help with speaker liaison and on-the-day content, including social media output and content related to live streaming
• Assist with any other post-event content, including thank you emails to speakers, event summaries, etc.
• Liaise with FT editorial to optimise the use of FT.com video and other FT digital output to enhance FT Live events

Experience:

• Strong client management skills
• Ability to come up with engaging and innovative ideas to ensure maximum interest from the FT audience and deliver novel and thought provoking content 
• A B2B event background is not necessary, provided candidate has copywriting/journalistic experience and is willing to learn about the event management process
• Be able to work for a large, dynamic and fast-moving international business
• Candidates welcome from anywhere in the world, the role is remote and on a project by project basis
• Excellent written english is essential, other language skills could be beneficial
• Must be based in Asia and available during Asia working hours

Person Specification:

• Client Focus: Builds strong relationships with external stakeholders and uses strong project management and writing skills to deliver high quality events.
• Action Oriented: Uses strong organisational, project management, and analytical abilities to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Excellent written and spoken English, and strong communication skills.
• Inspires Trust: Gains the confidence of others by modelling honesty, integrity, authenticity, and behaviours that align with FT Live’s values. Exemplifies courage by stepping up to address challenging issues.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using formal and informal development channels.
• Business Mindset: A good understanding and keen interest in the issues affecting global business, and an interest in current affairs.
• Agile: Able to quickly adapt to change and embrace digital innovations transforming the media and events space. 

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.

 

 

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