Audio Producer - FT Specialist

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Sector: Media and Publishing | Role: Specialist | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

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. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you'll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe in the power of outstanding 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 Job Overview

The audio producer handles the day-to-day pre-production and planning of our podcast series across several titles. Alongside our journalists, the audio producer will be responsible for making the story come alive through audio, and increasingly through video. They will work closely with the Head of Audio and Video to develop compelling and insightful programming that makes sense of what is happening now and tell our audiences what they need to know, in line with FT Specialist's strategy to attract and maintain subscribers. The audio producer will be comfortable briefing contributors, supporting hosts to develop scripts, and staying composed in a busy news environment. They will be excited to help land high-reaching and relevant guests for our podcasts, as well as set up, produce, and direct recordings and shoots, both to a high standard of proficiency. They need to be someone brimming with passion for making our podcasts heard in an increasingly busy market. They will be comfortable switching gears in editing between full-length episodes and social cut-downs and developing our social strategy in alignment with marketing and live events teams.

Requirements:

• At least three years of experience producing news, current affairs, or business programmes.
• We're looking for someone with a keen curiosity about how the financial world works in relation to everyday life.
• Sophisticated audio editing skills including mixing and mastering.
• Experience using Riverside, Zencastr, or similar tools and recording equipment.
• Proficiency in Adobe software and an inquisitive mind for using new AI tools.
• Confident in advising presenters and ensuring recording needs are met.
• Ability to edit short VT packages to tight deadlines.
• Self-starter, comfortable working independently.
• Understanding of the podcast ecosystem, including Acast and YouTube, alongside media law and commercial regulations.

Advantages:

• Ability to self-shoot, with experience in studio filming desirable.
• Experience setting up, producing, and advising on multi-camera studio shoots to a high standard.
• Experience producing interviews with high-profile guests.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

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. We are also open to accommodating flexible working pattern requests where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to attend an interview. For questions, email and a team member will assist.

Further Information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology, and we appreciate that individuals may demonstrate AI tools as part of their application process. While you are welcome to use AI to assist with your application, all information provided must be authentic and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and qualifications. AI use may be monitored during the process to ensure fairness and transparency.