Digital Production Journalist, Investors Chronicle

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.

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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

Investors’ Chronicle is looking for a diligent and digitally proficient Digital Production Journalist to join its production team. Based in London and reporting to the Digital Production Editor, you will play a vital role in ensuring our digital publishing is timely, accurate, and engaging. This role blends editorial production, digital asset creation, and multimedia support to elevate the IC’s digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Publish and enhance digital content using our CMS, ensuring timely and accurate uploads

• Upload external contributor content to our CMS

• Collaborate with the Digital Production Editor to source and add photos, charts, and digital assets

• Work with production colleagues to improve content presentation online

• Support the Audience Engagement Editor in compiling and sending daily newsletters

• Promote stories across social media platforms

• Create interactive graphics and charts

• Record, edit and prepare podcasts and videos for publication with the FT Specialist A/V team

• Ensure SEO best practices are applied across all digital content

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency using a CMS to prepare and publish content

• Experience with multimedia content production (podcasts and videos)

• Competence in sending newsletters and handling mailing tools

• Awareness of social media best practices across platforms

• Strong sub-editing skills for digital publication

Desirable

• Knowledge of stock markets and investment journalism

• Familiarity with Flourish for data visualisation

• Photoshop experience

What’s in it for You?

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.

Further Information

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