Event Operations Executive (6-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.

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The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Events Operations Executive to support the delivery of our global portfolio of in-person, hybrid and digital events.

This is a broad and hands-on role within the wider events operations team, supporting Event Managers in delivering world-class experiences for our audiences, partners and speakers. Alongside operational responsibilities, the role will provide technical audio-visual support across digital and hybrid formats, ensuring seamless production standards that reflect the FT’s reputation for quality.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in international events, digital production and video, with the confidence to take initiative and contribute creative ideas.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Event Managers in the planning and delivery of in-person, hybrid and digital events

• Liaise professionally with speakers, sponsors and clients

• Set up and maintain pre-event webpages and sponsor hubs

• Handle guest databases and registration systems

• Run digital roundtables and webinars for VIP clients

• Order, produce and assemble event branding and materials

• Coordinate shipment of materials for domestic and international events

• Provide on-site and virtual technical support, including audio-visual setup

• Support the recording and editing of digital and hybrid events

• Assist with livestreaming and gallery/graphics operation where required

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail

• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and clients

• Proactive approach with the ability to show initiative and solve problems effectively

• High standard of video production knowledge

• Strong understanding of production methods, including filming and editing

• Solid understanding of broadcast/DSLR cameras, audio technologies and basic lighting

• Experience using professional video editing software and exporting in multiple formats

• Familiarity with livestreaming platforms and gallery technologies

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally where required

Desirable

• Experience supporting international events

• Creative approach to filming and post-production

• Experience working in media, publishing or live event environments

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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