At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and edit engaging short-form videos for FT platforms and social media.
- Company: Join the Financial Times, a leading global news organisation known for integrity and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, medical cover, gym memberships, and opportunities to give back.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; supportive culture focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make an impact with your creativity while connecting with a diverse community of experts.
- Qualifications: Strong video production portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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.
The role involves being a creative and technically skilled Multimedia Producer with 3D animation skills. You will work closely with the Explainers Editor, as well as reporters, designers, the social media and video teams to produce and edit short-form videos that appear on FT.com, YouTube, and social media. This includes creating visually compelling motion graphics and clear, audience-focused storytelling. You'll play a key role in developing engaging, high-quality video content that helps our global audience make sense of the world.
Key responsibilities include:
- Produce and edit short-form videos for FT platforms and social media, including vertical video
- Collaborate with the Explainers Editor to create impactful, visual-led explainers on key global topics
- Design and animate clean, modern motion graphics that bring data and stories to life
- Contribute creative ideas in team meetings and pitch visual approaches for upcoming stories
- Ensure videos are optimised for platform and audience
- Work with journalists and other producers to shape scripts, visuals and editorial angles
- Maintain high production standards while managing multiple projects to deadline
You should have:
- A strong portfolio showcasing your work in video production, editing and motion graphics
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially After Effects, Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to craft a visual narrative and apply good editorial judgment
- Knowledge of social-first video formats and trends - what works and why
- Strong understanding of design principles, layout and typography
It would be good to have:
- Familiarity with newsrooms or journalistic content
- Ability to understand and transform data sets between multiple platforms and systems
- An understanding of the principles of cartography
Who you are:
- Positive, creative, curious and collaborative - with a strong visual eye and an editorial brain
- Confident juggling multiple projects under pressure
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Interested in global affairs, business, technology or economics
- Proactive in experimenting with new tools, techniques and formats
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.
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.
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.
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