Reporter/Editor, Central Banking Hub – Financial Times (London)
The Financial Times is seeking a reporter/editor for its new central banking hub. Designed for professionals, the hub will offer users high quality information and commentary on monetary policy so that they are better able to do their jobs. It will build scenarios for the likely interest rate decisions in the US, Eurozone, UK and Japan.
The role will combine editing commentary and news stories for the hub based around data, speeches, financial market trends relating to monetary policy and central banking. It will also involve reporting on the leading central banks, their officials and their views. With an international focus initially centred around these four key economies, this start up venture within the FT will be an exciting and dynamic opportunity.
It will involve a specialised focus on central banks and their officials. There will also be an expectation that the successful candidate will contribute to the thinking and editorial direction of the hub.
Key responsibilities
You will have high quality copy editing and reporting skills, preferably an analytical background and be comfortable working in a fast-paced role in a core part of FT output.
We are looking for someone with sufficient editing skills and a desire to contribute to a specialised FT monetary policy product.
If you are someone who is fascinated by economics and monetary policy, then this is the job for you.
What we are looking for
Your application should include a portfolio of work that demonstrates:
- Experience in editing news and commentary
- Experience in economics or financial reporting
- Numeracy and the ability to think statistically
- Excellent communication skills
- An interest in global economics and monetary policy
- Passionate about continuously learning in order to keep your skills at the forefront of current practice
Your previous work does not have to be in journalism or economics although having either or both would be an advantage.
Desirable Skills
We don’t expect you to have all of these skills, but the ability to demonstrate experience of one or more of the following would be beneficial:
- An existing body of journalistic work in economics or monetary policy
- Professional expertise in monetary policy analysis
- An academic economics background
Please submit your application by COB Monday 18th March 2024
Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
How we work
Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week.
Our office is located across the street from St. Paul’s Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London. There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House (District or Circle line), St. Paul’s (Central line), Bank (Central or Waterloo & City line) or Barbican (Central, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan lines).
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.
About the Financial Times
The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.
