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Associate Reporter, MandateWire

New York

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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 equity in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees across all regions an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

 

The role / Position overview

With over 170 subscribing investment management firms, MandateWire is a successful subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors across the globe.

We are looking for an inquisitive and creative journalist to join our team of reporters based in New York and produce daily news stories on North American institutional investors — predominantly pension funds, foundations, and insurers — within their specific beat.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual interested in finance and journalism. We seek great teammates who thrive in a work environment that offers collegiality and support.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Produce accurate and engaging news content focused on institutional investor activity in North America
  • Build and maintain a network of senior investment decision-maker contacts
  • Conduct interviews and gather insights from pension funds, foundations, and insurance executives
  • Monitor and analyse large volumes of data and financial reports
  • Enter and maintain data records to support MandateWire’s coverage
  • Collaborate with editorial and research colleagues to meet content and data deadlines

 

Required skills / experience

  • Excellent and professional telephone manner
  • Ability to engage confidently with senior executives and establish rapport
  • Strong organisational skills; capable of managing time, scheduling interviews, and meeting deadlines
  • Analytical attitude with the ability to extract relevant content from complex financial information
  • Comfortable with digital tools and general data entry tasks
  • Meticulous and composed under pressure
  • Effective multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise workloads

 

Desirable

  • Journalism experience within a related field, especially covering investments and pensions
  • Experience interviewing sophisticated senior executives

 

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

 

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role is $65,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

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Audio Producer - FT Specialist

London

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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 develop scripts and stay composed in a busy news environment. They will be excited to help land high-reaching and relevant guests to 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 on 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 and using recording equipment.
  • Sophisticated Adobe knowledge and inquisitive mind for using new AI tools.
  • Confident in advising presenters and making sure we get what we need in recordings.
  • Ability to edit short VT packages to quick deadlines.
  • Self-starter, who’s comfortable working independently.
  • Understanding of the podcast ecosystem, Acast and YouTube alongside media law and commercial regulations

Advantageous:

  • Ability to self shoot, with experience filming in studios desirable.
  • Experience setting up, producing and advising multi-camera studio shoots to a high standard.
  • Experience producing interviews with high-profile guests.
  • Experience of 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information
At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may demonstrate AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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Companies Writer, Investors Chronicle

London

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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 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.

 

The Role 

Investors Chronicle, the investment magazine and website, is looking for a bright, numerate financial journalist to provide in-depth news, analysis and comment on quoted companies and the wider investment industry. The successful candidate will be required to produce a variety of content including news and results analysis, podcasts, comment and features. Previous experience of equity markets and investment would be a clear advantage. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Turn company reports and sometimes technical subject matter into dynamic, engaging and opinionated content for a retail investor audience
  • Produce data-led content advising our readers about companies and sector trends
  • Interview FTSE 100 chief executives and finance directors, as well as equity analysts and fund managers
  • Supply a wide range of articles on a daily, weekly and longer term basis including, but not limited to, news, Ideas, company results, analysis and features. 
  • Ensure that the content is fresh, actionable, agenda-setting, authoritative, relevant, that it caters for the sophisticated demands of our audience while being accessible to newer investors and cements our position as an indispensable source of information for investors
  • Work closely with the companies and news desks and attend regular meetings discussing content ideas and help to form part of the planning for both website and magazine output of the team
  • Contribute to reader engagement initiatives such as podcasts, webinars and also supply ideas to improve reader engagement with our content
  • Work with the digital editor to grow online audiences

 

Required Skills and Experience

  • The analytical skills required to get behind the numbers and fluff of financial statements and come to well-argued conclusions
  • The writing skills required to turn technical subject matter into dynamic and engaging copy for a retail investor audience
  • A curiosity about the corporate world and investment
  • Proven experience in corporate writing and/or analysis

 

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.

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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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FTS - US CRM Data Researcher

Manila

Competitive

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About Us:

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

About the role:

FT Specialist US is focused on being the premier source of news and intelligence for the global investment management industry and U.S. corporate board directors. Through our extensive suite of products, including Agenda, BoardIQ, Financial Advisor IQ, FundFire, Ignites, Ignites Europe, Ignites Asia, Ignites Research, Health Payer Specialist, Life Annuity Specialist and P&C Specialist, we now support the business IQ of hundreds of  thousands of readers across the world. 

This role is responsible for prospecting and generating new leads to support the various teams of FT Specialist US from multiple sources including inbound leads, data building lists, discovery and individual research. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our data in our CRM database.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Generation - online research to obtain potential clients' contact information from various industry sources following project specifications, requirements and key deliverables.
  • Lead Enrichment - conduct further research to add value and actionable intelligence to our database leads.
  • Database Management - ensure data integrity by undertaking data cleansing activities, amending or removing data in a database that is incorrect, incomplete, improperly formatted, or duplicated.
  • Account Management - research data from relevant SEC filings for assigned companies based on methodologies set forth for the team.
  • Target Market Profiling - research to profile companies/ accounts and leads/ contacts assessing their relevance and potential as a market to our various publication products.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially with Excel. Proficient with Google Suite - Google Sheets, Drive etc. Working knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM systems would be a bonus.
  • Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects
  • Strong analytical skills and the proven ability to pay close attention to details         
  • A high degree of accuracy in work practices and ability to cope well under pressure
  • A flexible, adaptable and organised approach to work, exercising initiative and working independently as appropriate
  • The ability to create, manage and maintain databases and write reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Key understanding of how the marketing team operates
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast paced market
  • Graduate of any 4-year course
  • At least 1 year relevant work experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Core Competencies:

  • Attention to Details : Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
  • Drive for Results: Consistently maintains high levels of productivity; Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions; follows through on commitments
  • Initiative: Understands how one's own actions relate to the company's and department’s strategic goals; recognizes and responds to opportunities in order to reach a goal; seeks new and improved techniques, solutions, and approaches to completing assignments. 
  • Adaptability:  Quickly modifies behaviour to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations.
  • Effective Communication: Can convey clear and convincing oral and written communication to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of information being presented. Uses appropriate strategies to gain genuine agreement and commitment.
  • Planning and Evaluating: Develops timelines and milestones, identifies priorities. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Determine short- or long-term goals and strategies. Coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals. Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

 

Further Information:

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help. 

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Managing Editor, Ignites

New York

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About us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organizations, globally recognized 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 polarized 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 equity in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

 

About the Role

Ignites, the leading publication covering the U.S. mutual fund, ETF and defined contribution retirement plan marketplace, seeks a managing editor to maintain its high standards of editorial excellence and lead a team of talented, motivated reporters.                                                                   

We are looking for editor take ownership of the publication and lead it forward.

The successful candidate will take charge of a daily newsletter and website that gives readers in-depth coverage of the most relevant issues hitting the mutual fund, ETF and retirement businesses. Coverage includes product development, sales, marketing and distribution, compliance, legislative and regulatory developments, competitive intelligence and strategy. You will think like a business owner, helping to shape the tone and direction for the publication and positioning it for future success.

  • Drive overall direction of publication, including how beats are structured, hiring, recruiting and coaching of reporters and continually adjusting content to meet readers’ needs.
  • Manage and coach a team of reporters to produce the most important information (news, research, data visualization, video, etc.) to a readership of professionals in the investment management industry.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Work with other departments to incorporate video, graphics, webcasts into our editorial coverage.
  • Source and manage freelancers.  
  • Recruit and train reporters as necessary.
  • Edit all content and put out the daily issues of Ignites. Edit breaking news alerts as necessary. Lead regular story meetings, and guide story selection.
  • Ensure adherence to Financial Times style and quality standards.
  • Develop knowledge of the space we cover and what’s important and valuable to readers. Meet with or talk to readers or others in the field to ensure Ignites is meeting their information needs and to find out where there may be gaps or opportunities. Monitor online statistics and readership to gauge editorial quality.
  • Consider competitive threats and developments and ways to combat those or enhance Ignites in response. Research and implement ideas on how to improve and differentiate the award-winning publication.
  • On occasion, moderate webcasts or panels at events run by Ignites or the Financial Times’ events group. Share knowledge and expertise where necessary with events group. Represent Ignites’ editorial team internally and externally.

 

Qualifications/Attributes

  • Experience managing a staff of reporters and helping them improve and develop.
  • Demonstrated ability to write or produce content for a specific niche audience. Experience working a beat and knowing how to generate scoops, ferret through filings, develop enterprise story ideas and other content that distinguishes a publication.
  • Track record of continuous improvement and initiative and a creative approach to your work.
  • Work with other departments in executing growth plans and setting new goals.
  • Ability to recognize and respond to readers’ needs.
  • Knowledge of investment management specifically or financial services generally a definite plus.
  • A high personal standard of excellence and pride in the work you do.
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn. Flexibility and resilience.

 

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidized gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

 

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalization 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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $130,000-$145,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. 

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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Paid Media Manager

New York

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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 equity in the workplace
At the FT, we give all employees across all regions an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

The role / Position overview
At FT Specialist, we aspire to deliver must-have content that helps people do their jobs better and sits at the heart of our customers’ success.

We are looking for a Paid Media Manager to plan, implement, and optimize paid advertising campaigns across various digital channels. This role is responsible for driving customer acquisition, improving campaign return on investment, and scaling performance marketing efforts. The ideal candidate is analytical, meticulous, and thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Key responsibilities
Campaign Strategy and Planning

  • Develop and implement comprehensive paid media strategies to achieve business goals
  • Conduct audience research and segmentation to advise targeting and messaging
  • Create and manage budgets across multiple campaigns and platforms

Campaign Execution and Optimization

  • Manage campaigns on platforms like LinkedIn, Google Ads and other emerging channels
  • Perform ongoing bid adjustments, keyword optimization, and audience targeting
  • Conduct A/B and multivariate testing for ad creatives, messaging, and landing pages

Performance Analysis and Reporting

  • Track and analyze campaign performance metrics, including CPC, CPA, ROAS, and CLV
  • Use analytics tools to generate insights and advise strategy
  • Provide regular performance reports and actionable recommendations to partners

Collaboration

  • Work closely with the marketing and design teams to develop compelling ad visuals and copy
  • Collaborate with marketing to align campaigns with multichannel strategies and promotions
  • Partner with the data intelligence team on reporting to refine attribution models and optimize budget allocation

Staying Current

  • Keep up-to-date with industry trends, platform updates, and emerging advertising technologies
  • Experiment with new platforms and ad formats to stay ahead of the competition

Required skills / experience

  • 5+ years proven experience managing paid media campaigns, preferably in performance marketing or digital advertising
  • Proficiency in platforms like Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Meta Ads Manager
  • Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools
  • Experience in managing campaigns for specific industries (e.g., B2B services)
  • Knowledge of programmatic advertising or native ad platforms
  • Strong analytical demeanor with attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further information
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,000–$95,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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Reporter, Ignites Asia

Hong Kong

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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Title: Reporter, Ignites Asia
Reports to: Ignites Asia Managing Editor. 
Job Purpose
  • To be responsible for covering the asset management industry in Asia.
  • To perform the duties required of a Reporter. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Cover a beat and aim to research and write three to four original articles per week
  • Produce news stories and exclusive content
  • Generate original story ideas to be developed with the managing editor
  • Build and cultivate an extensive network of sources with an emphasis on meetings and phone interviews
  • Moderate webcasts and video interviews.
  • Take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills / Experience

  • Proven experience covering the asset management industry and/or financial markets in Asia. Strong contacts with asset management companies, institutional investors, fund distributors, sovereign wealth funds and regulators would be an advantage. 
  • Proven ability to meet daily deadlines. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Willingness to travel within Asia.
  • Ability to build on current network of sources and significantly expand that network within a short period of time.
  • Must be bright, self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, responsible, organized and a team player. 
  • Excellent command of oral and written English.
  • Language skills (other than English) are an advantage.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We have implemented a hybrid working model and we also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

 

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Reporter, MandateWire

New York

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Job description

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 equity in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees across all regions an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

 

The role / Position overview

With over 170 subscribing investment management firms, MandateWire is a successful subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors across the globe. We are looking for an inquisitive and creative journalist to join our team of reporters based in New York and produce daily news stories on North American institutional investors—predominantly pension funds, foundations, and insurers—within their specific beat.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a congenial and supportive environment, is driven by curiosity, and has a passion for producing accurate and timely news content.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Research and write daily news stories focused on institutional investment activity.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of senior institutional investment decision-makers.
  • Conduct telephone interviews with key sources across North America.
  • Analyze financial data, reports, and other materials to uncover actionable insights.
  • Meet daily, monthly, and quarterly editorial deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the broader MandateWire and FT newsroom teams.

 

Required skills / experience

  • Journalism experience, preferably in financial services, investments, or pensions.
  • Excellent and professional telephone manner with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record to build rapport and interview senior executives.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to effectively manage deadlines and workflows.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to sift through large datasets and identify relevant material.
  • Clear communicator with strong data interpretation skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, adaptable approach

 

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

 

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000–$75,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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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 equity in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees across all regions an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

 

The role / Position overview

With over 170 subscribing investment management firms, MandateWire is a successful subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors across the globe.

We are looking for an inquisitive and creative journalist to join our team of reporters based in New York and produce daily news stories on North American institutional investors — predominantly pension funds, foundations, and insurers — within their specific beat.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual interested in finance and journalism. We seek great teammates who thrive in a work environment that offers collegiality and support.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Produce accurate and engaging news content focused on institutional investor activity in North America
  • Build and maintain a network of senior investment decision-maker contacts
  • Conduct interviews and gather insights from pension funds, foundations, and insurance executives
  • Monitor and analyse large volumes of data and financial reports
  • Enter and maintain data records to support MandateWire’s coverage
  • Collaborate with editorial and research colleagues to meet content and data deadlines

 

Required skills / experience

  • Excellent and professional telephone manner
  • Ability to engage confidently with senior executives and establish rapport
  • Strong organisational skills; capable of managing time, scheduling interviews, and meeting deadlines
  • Analytical attitude with the ability to extract relevant content from complex financial information
  • Comfortable with digital tools and general data entry tasks
  • Meticulous and composed under pressure
  • Effective multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise workloads

 

Desirable

  • Journalism experience within a related field, especially covering investments and pensions
  • Experience interviewing sophisticated senior executives

 

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

 

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role is $65,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

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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 develop scripts and stay composed in a busy news environment. They will be excited to help land high-reaching and relevant guests to 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 on 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 and using recording equipment.
  • Sophisticated Adobe knowledge and inquisitive mind for using new AI tools.
  • Confident in advising presenters and making sure we get what we need in recordings.
  • Ability to edit short VT packages to quick deadlines.
  • Self-starter, who’s comfortable working independently.
  • Understanding of the podcast ecosystem, Acast and YouTube alongside media law and commercial regulations

Advantageous:

  • Ability to self shoot, with experience filming in studios desirable.
  • Experience setting up, producing and advising multi-camera studio shoots to a high standard.
  • Experience producing interviews with high-profile guests.
  • Experience of 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information
At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may demonstrate AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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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 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.

 

The Role 

Investors Chronicle, the investment magazine and website, is looking for a bright, numerate financial journalist to provide in-depth news, analysis and comment on quoted companies and the wider investment industry. The successful candidate will be required to produce a variety of content including news and results analysis, podcasts, comment and features. Previous experience of equity markets and investment would be a clear advantage. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Turn company reports and sometimes technical subject matter into dynamic, engaging and opinionated content for a retail investor audience
  • Produce data-led content advising our readers about companies and sector trends
  • Interview FTSE 100 chief executives and finance directors, as well as equity analysts and fund managers
  • Supply a wide range of articles on a daily, weekly and longer term basis including, but not limited to, news, Ideas, company results, analysis and features. 
  • Ensure that the content is fresh, actionable, agenda-setting, authoritative, relevant, that it caters for the sophisticated demands of our audience while being accessible to newer investors and cements our position as an indispensable source of information for investors
  • Work closely with the companies and news desks and attend regular meetings discussing content ideas and help to form part of the planning for both website and magazine output of the team
  • Contribute to reader engagement initiatives such as podcasts, webinars and also supply ideas to improve reader engagement with our content
  • Work with the digital editor to grow online audiences

 

Required Skills and Experience

  • The analytical skills required to get behind the numbers and fluff of financial statements and come to well-argued conclusions
  • The writing skills required to turn technical subject matter into dynamic and engaging copy for a retail investor audience
  • A curiosity about the corporate world and investment
  • Proven experience in corporate writing and/or analysis

 

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.

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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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About Us:

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

About the role:

FT Specialist US is focused on being the premier source of news and intelligence for the global investment management industry and U.S. corporate board directors. Through our extensive suite of products, including Agenda, BoardIQ, Financial Advisor IQ, FundFire, Ignites, Ignites Europe, Ignites Asia, Ignites Research, Health Payer Specialist, Life Annuity Specialist and P&C Specialist, we now support the business IQ of hundreds of  thousands of readers across the world. 

This role is responsible for prospecting and generating new leads to support the various teams of FT Specialist US from multiple sources including inbound leads, data building lists, discovery and individual research. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our data in our CRM database.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Generation - online research to obtain potential clients' contact information from various industry sources following project specifications, requirements and key deliverables.
  • Lead Enrichment - conduct further research to add value and actionable intelligence to our database leads.
  • Database Management - ensure data integrity by undertaking data cleansing activities, amending or removing data in a database that is incorrect, incomplete, improperly formatted, or duplicated.
  • Account Management - research data from relevant SEC filings for assigned companies based on methodologies set forth for the team.
  • Target Market Profiling - research to profile companies/ accounts and leads/ contacts assessing their relevance and potential as a market to our various publication products.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially with Excel. Proficient with Google Suite - Google Sheets, Drive etc. Working knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM systems would be a bonus.
  • Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects
  • Strong analytical skills and the proven ability to pay close attention to details         
  • A high degree of accuracy in work practices and ability to cope well under pressure
  • A flexible, adaptable and organised approach to work, exercising initiative and working independently as appropriate
  • The ability to create, manage and maintain databases and write reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Key understanding of how the marketing team operates
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast paced market
  • Graduate of any 4-year course
  • At least 1 year relevant work experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Core Competencies:

  • Attention to Details : Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
  • Drive for Results: Consistently maintains high levels of productivity; Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions; follows through on commitments
  • Initiative: Understands how one's own actions relate to the company's and department’s strategic goals; recognizes and responds to opportunities in order to reach a goal; seeks new and improved techniques, solutions, and approaches to completing assignments. 
  • Adaptability:  Quickly modifies behaviour to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations.
  • Effective Communication: Can convey clear and convincing oral and written communication to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of information being presented. Uses appropriate strategies to gain genuine agreement and commitment.
  • Planning and Evaluating: Develops timelines and milestones, identifies priorities. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Determine short- or long-term goals and strategies. Coordinate with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals. Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

 

Further Information:

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help. 

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About us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organizations, globally recognized 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 polarized 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 equity in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

 

About the Role

Ignites, the leading publication covering the U.S. mutual fund, ETF and defined contribution retirement plan marketplace, seeks a managing editor to maintain its high standards of editorial excellence and lead a team of talented, motivated reporters.                                                                   

We are looking for editor take ownership of the publication and lead it forward.

The successful candidate will take charge of a daily newsletter and website that gives readers in-depth coverage of the most relevant issues hitting the mutual fund, ETF and retirement businesses. Coverage includes product development, sales, marketing and distribution, compliance, legislative and regulatory developments, competitive intelligence and strategy. You will think like a business owner, helping to shape the tone and direction for the publication and positioning it for future success.

  • Drive overall direction of publication, including how beats are structured, hiring, recruiting and coaching of reporters and continually adjusting content to meet readers’ needs.
  • Manage and coach a team of reporters to produce the most important information (news, research, data visualization, video, etc.) to a readership of professionals in the investment management industry.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Work with other departments to incorporate video, graphics, webcasts into our editorial coverage.
  • Source and manage freelancers.  
  • Recruit and train reporters as necessary.
  • Edit all content and put out the daily issues of Ignites. Edit breaking news alerts as necessary. Lead regular story meetings, and guide story selection.
  • Ensure adherence to Financial Times style and quality standards.
  • Develop knowledge of the space we cover and what’s important and valuable to readers. Meet with or talk to readers or others in the field to ensure Ignites is meeting their information needs and to find out where there may be gaps or opportunities. Monitor online statistics and readership to gauge editorial quality.
  • Consider competitive threats and developments and ways to combat those or enhance Ignites in response. Research and implement ideas on how to improve and differentiate the award-winning publication.
  • On occasion, moderate webcasts or panels at events run by Ignites or the Financial Times’ events group. Share knowledge and expertise where necessary with events group. Represent Ignites’ editorial team internally and externally.

 

Qualifications/Attributes

  • Experience managing a staff of reporters and helping them improve and develop.
  • Demonstrated ability to write or produce content for a specific niche audience. Experience working a beat and knowing how to generate scoops, ferret through filings, develop enterprise story ideas and other content that distinguishes a publication.
  • Track record of continuous improvement and initiative and a creative approach to your work.
  • Work with other departments in executing growth plans and setting new goals.
  • Ability to recognize and respond to readers’ needs.
  • Knowledge of investment management specifically or financial services generally a definite plus.
  • A high personal standard of excellence and pride in the work you do.
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn. Flexibility and resilience.

 

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidized gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

 

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalization 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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $130,000-$145,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. 

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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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 equity in the workplace
At the FT, we give all employees across all regions an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

The role / Position overview
At FT Specialist, we aspire to deliver must-have content that helps people do their jobs better and sits at the heart of our customers’ success.

We are looking for a Paid Media Manager to plan, implement, and optimize paid advertising campaigns across various digital channels. This role is responsible for driving customer acquisition, improving campaign return on investment, and scaling performance marketing efforts. The ideal candidate is analytical, meticulous, and thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Key responsibilities
Campaign Strategy and Planning

  • Develop and implement comprehensive paid media strategies to achieve business goals
  • Conduct audience research and segmentation to advise targeting and messaging
  • Create and manage budgets across multiple campaigns and platforms

Campaign Execution and Optimization

  • Manage campaigns on platforms like LinkedIn, Google Ads and other emerging channels
  • Perform ongoing bid adjustments, keyword optimization, and audience targeting
  • Conduct A/B and multivariate testing for ad creatives, messaging, and landing pages

Performance Analysis and Reporting

  • Track and analyze campaign performance metrics, including CPC, CPA, ROAS, and CLV
  • Use analytics tools to generate insights and advise strategy
  • Provide regular performance reports and actionable recommendations to partners

Collaboration

  • Work closely with the marketing and design teams to develop compelling ad visuals and copy
  • Collaborate with marketing to align campaigns with multichannel strategies and promotions
  • Partner with the data intelligence team on reporting to refine attribution models and optimize budget allocation

Staying Current

  • Keep up-to-date with industry trends, platform updates, and emerging advertising technologies
  • Experiment with new platforms and ad formats to stay ahead of the competition

Required skills / experience

  • 5+ years proven experience managing paid media campaigns, preferably in performance marketing or digital advertising
  • Proficiency in platforms like Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Meta Ads Manager
  • Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools
  • Experience in managing campaigns for specific industries (e.g., B2B services)
  • Knowledge of programmatic advertising or native ad platforms
  • Strong analytical demeanor with attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further information
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,000–$95,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Title: Reporter, Ignites Asia
Reports to: Ignites Asia Managing Editor. 
Job Purpose
  • To be responsible for covering the asset management industry in Asia.
  • To perform the duties required of a Reporter. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Cover a beat and aim to research and write three to four original articles per week
  • Produce news stories and exclusive content
  • Generate original story ideas to be developed with the managing editor
  • Build and cultivate an extensive network of sources with an emphasis on meetings and phone interviews
  • Moderate webcasts and video interviews.
  • Take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills / Experience

  • Proven experience covering the asset management industry and/or financial markets in Asia. Strong contacts with asset management companies, institutional investors, fund distributors, sovereign wealth funds and regulators would be an advantage. 
  • Proven ability to meet daily deadlines. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Willingness to travel within Asia.
  • Ability to build on current network of sources and significantly expand that network within a short period of time.
  • Must be bright, self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, responsible, organized and a team player. 
  • Excellent command of oral and written English.
  • Language skills (other than English) are an advantage.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We have implemented a hybrid working model and we also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

 

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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 equity in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees across all regions an equal voice and opportunity so that diverse perspectives are heard, recognized and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

 

The role / Position overview

With over 170 subscribing investment management firms, MandateWire is a successful subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors across the globe. We are looking for an inquisitive and creative journalist to join our team of reporters based in New York and produce daily news stories on North American institutional investors—predominantly pension funds, foundations, and insurers—within their specific beat.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a congenial and supportive environment, is driven by curiosity, and has a passion for producing accurate and timely news content.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Research and write daily news stories focused on institutional investment activity.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of senior institutional investment decision-makers.
  • Conduct telephone interviews with key sources across North America.
  • Analyze financial data, reports, and other materials to uncover actionable insights.
  • Meet daily, monthly, and quarterly editorial deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the broader MandateWire and FT newsroom teams.

 

Required skills / experience

  • Journalism experience, preferably in financial services, investments, or pensions.
  • Excellent and professional telephone manner with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record to build rapport and interview senior executives.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to effectively manage deadlines and workflows.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to sift through large datasets and identify relevant material.
  • Clear communicator with strong data interpretation skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, adaptable approach

 

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, health coverage, 401k and company match, 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. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

 

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000–$75,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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We know that applying for jobs can often be a time consuming and stressful process, so we have made our application form as simple and concise as possible. We only ask for the relevant information we need to help us assess your eligibility for a role and have made a number of the fields optional, so you only have to input the information if you feel comfortable doing so. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ask a number of voluntary questions related to your background so that we can track the progress we are making when it comes to increasing representation across the FT.

Our recruitment team will be looking for evidence that you have had exposure to the key requirements of the role you are applying for, so you want to make sure these stand out on your CV. If you are looking to make a career change, or are just starting out in your career, and don't tick all the boxes of the job description, then think about what transferable skills you may have that you can highlight and be sure to draw attention to how these will be relevant to the role you are applying for.

At the FT, we place a big emphasis on identifying talented individuals who align with our company values. These are: curiosity, ambition, inclusion, integrity, trust & subscriber focus. Anything you can draw attention to within your CV, cover letter or supporting documentation of your application that shows how you have demonstrated these in a previous role or your personal life will support your application and show that you have researched the FT and what we stand for.

Once we have reviewed your application, and invited you for an interview, the first stage of the process will usually be a 20-30 minute call with a member of our talent acquisition team. During this call we will be looking for you to explain your previous/current experience and how it relates to the role we are recruiting for, as well as get some more information around your motivation to applying to FT Specialist and we will also ask a couple of questions around your availability to start a new role as well as check your legal right to work in the country the role is based in. We may at this point ask your expected salary expectations, to ensure they align with the budget we have for the position.

At the FT, we'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups. We do this during the interview process by making sure we ask if you may need any reasonable adjustments to attend an interview or if there is anything an interviewer should be aware of when speaking with you in relation to your application. We encourage all candidates to be as open and honest with us throughout the process, and we will do all we can to accommodate any specific requests you may have. Following your initial call with our Talent Acquisition team, we will then share your application with the hiring manager of the position and will then decide who to invite to a formal 1st stage interview.

We commit to providing our managers with shortlists that are representative of the local labour market that the role is based in and will work to ensure that these are as diverse as possible so that we are giving as many people from different backgrounds the opportunity to interview with us.

Our interview process is usually in two stages, as we appreciate that interviewing is a time consuming process, so we try to make sure our meetings are as structured as possible so that we are able to ascertain all the information we need to assess your suitability in as few meetings as possible. The first stage interview is usually with the hiring manager for the role you have applied for and will likely last approximately one hour. We do most of our first interviews via video call, to allow you to more easily schedule the meeting around your current commitments. This interview will consist of a mix of behavioural and competency based questions and will be a chance for the hiring manager to get to know you and your experience. Don't be surprised if you notice your interviewer taking some notes during the call, this is to ensure we assess all candidates fairly when we decide who to take to the next stage of the process.

Our final interviews are often carried out in person at the FT’s offices, and will likely involve you meeting with a couple of members of your prospective new team as well as more senior individuals whose department the role will sit in. We will usually ask you to prepare a short presentation or do some specific prior research ahead of this meeting. Don't be afraid to ask the recruiter you are liaising with any questions you may have ahead of the interview, they will be able to support you and perhaps even put you in touch with the hiring manager directly so you can discuss with them.

Following your final interview, our recruitment team will get back to you (usually within a couple of days) to let you know if you have been successful in securing the role. If this is the case, we will discuss the details of your offer and all our FT benefits with you so you can get an understanding of the total package.

We aim to get back to all candidates in a timely manner, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific tailored feedback on your application unless you reach the interview stage of the recruitment process.

We offer all unsuccessful interview candidates feedback as to why they have not been selected, and will keep their details on our system after the interview so we are able to contact them should a more suitable role arise in the future.

Once you have submitted an application, it will be reviewed by a real life member of our Talent Acquisition team (not an AI bot!) who has been specially trained to be aware of any biases they may have and assess a candidate’s profile based on their experience and how it relates to the position we are hiring for.