Responsibilities
- Manage digital publishing schedule
- Fact‑check articles
- Edit regular reviews that appear in the FT
- Keep in touch with arts and entertainment PR people to maintain a schedule of upcoming events that we may want to feature
- Maintain schedules with freelance writers
- Write and commission features where required
- Work with the picture editor on all aspects of story presentation across print, mobile and digital platforms
Qualifications
- Had several years of experience in arts journalism; a good knowledge of and interest in the arts
- Passion for music or television is a particular asset
- Willingness to take on tasks big or small, including fact‑checking and scheduling
- Ability to conjure up original headlines and standfirsts
- A hard‑working, ambitious journalist with an eye for detail
- Able to collaborate effectively with freelance and staff writers
- Adept social media skills
- A creative thinker with a strong teamwork ethic
The Financial Times is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to removing barriers for everyone, focusing on addressing those faced by under‑represented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status.
