Due Diligence Reporter and Producer
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The role
The FT is looking for an enterprising and financially literate reporter to join the team that writes and produces Due Diligence, the flagship global briefing on corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and private equity. You will help continue the success of the newsletter, which reaches more than 48,000 premium FT subscribers.
This is a great opportunity for a multi-tasker seeking to learn from some of the best reporters in the business and play a role in shaping the future of financial and business news and how it is consumed. The role is based in NYC.
The candidate will write for DD, and produce the daily briefing by pulling together contributions from a core set of writers, in addition to the broader FT global network.
DD has grown from a newsletter to a platform producing a series of live events around the world. The candidate is expected to participate in the series’ editorial development and execution, as well as other initiatives.
On any given day, you may need to:
- Produce and edit DD content
- Write a short note for the briefing with punchy, concise writing
- Act as an additional reporter on the team producing news
- Work on strategies to grow the newsletter’s audience
Who we are looking for
Knowledge of and a demonstrable interest in global business and financial markets is an advantage but not essential. More important is an appetite to learn quickly what makes the business personalities in the dealmaking world tick and turn these insights into world-class corporate reporting.
We are looking for a team player willing to work closely with all members of the newsroom. Keen interest or experience in the competitive environment for newsletters would be an added bonus as well as experience in engaging a finance-focused audience.
Please submit your application by the end of the day, Thursday, September 18 2025.
Salary range
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80,000 to $110,000. 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 organisational needs. This position is represented by the News Guild.
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.
FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.
Accessibility
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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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