At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects for HTSI, collaborating on events and special supplements.
- Company: Join the Financial Times, a globally respected news organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, medical cover, gym memberships, and community engagement opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape luxury lifestyle journalism and work with top brands in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in editorial roles, strong communication skills, and a passion for storytelling.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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.
The Role
HTSI, the FT’s multi-award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine, is seeking a special projects editor. In this exciting new role you will work closely with the editor of HTSI, FTweekend and the FT commercial team on the development and strategy for all commercial projects, including live events, special supplements, licensing arrangements and strategy. This is a rare opportunity to join a title known for its sharp journalism, imaginative storytelling and distinctive visual style - a place where design, fashion, interiors, travel and culture meet the authority of the Financial Times.
Your skills
- You will have several years of commissioning and editorial experience and know how to execute high level editorial and partner content whilst fulfilling the requirements of any creative partners or sponsors.
- Excellent contacts within the luxury industry and a proven track record of working with brands.
- A clear communicator, well organised, a stickler for details, able to work on simultaneous and competing projects, and highly diplomatic.
- Great visual ideas, and an editor’s flair for storytelling.
- A passion (and experience) of getting new projects off the ground.
Please submit your application by the end of the day, Wednesday 30th September 2026.
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.
What’s in it for you? Our benefits
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.
Accessibility
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. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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