At a Glance
- Tasks: Commission and edit captivating long-form features for FT Weekend Magazine.
- Company: Join the prestigious Financial Times with a focus on impactful journalism.
- Benefits: Generous leave, medical cover, gym memberships, and community engagement opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape memorable stories that resonate and inspire readers for years to come.
- Qualifications: Experience in editing long-form journalism and a knack for creative storytelling.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
FT Weekend magazine is seeking a commissioning editor to work on some of the FT’s highest‑profile and most exciting long‑form journalism. This is an important position in a busy department, requiring an editor with strong storytelling abilities and a sharp eye for memorable, provocative and revelatory stories across a breadth of subjects. We are looking for an experienced journalist with a record of and passion for assigning the kinds of long‑form pieces readers talk about, share and remember for years in the future.
Responsibilities
- Commission and edit long‑form features for the weekly magazine
- Plan, commission and edit special issues
- Pitch story ideas and writers from both within and outside the FT
- Contribute to the magazine team & additional duties as assigned by the editor
Qualifications
- Experience as an editor, including editing magazine features, narrative long‑form, reportage, investigations, criticism and/or literary nonfiction
- Experience coaching writers through all stages of the reporting and writing process, including securing access and working through multiple rounds of drafts
- An ideas machine, who generates sophisticated, imaginative and delightful coverage
- Someone with a long list of contacts and the ability to be constantly scouting for new talent, inside and outside the FT
- Search and social media optimisation expertise, including writing compelling print, web and social headlines
- Copy‑editing and diligent fact‑checking skills; extreme attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressure
The ideal candidate will be creative, well‑organised and love working on a highly collaborative, low‑drama team. While print magazine experience is desirable, we welcome candidates from other backgrounds who have demonstrated ability in long‑form journalism.
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.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Medical cover
- Inclusive parental leave packages
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Opportunities to give back to the community
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.
