Alphaville Reporter

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.

FT Alphaville is hiring!

Alphaville, the FT’s finance and markets blog, has an opening for a writer. We are happy to consider candidates currently based and eligible to work in either London or New York.

We are a blog in spirit and substance, so we want people who can write fluently and conversationally. Professional journalistic experience is a bonus, but not crucial. What counts for more are strong interests in economics, finance, investing and corporate life and the ability to write about them in a compelling, lively way. You’ll have to love deep research of geeky subjects that you’ll explain to an intelligent, demanding audience.

Writing is the core requirement but, if you can bring other skills or talents to the job, tell us about them. Alphaville has kept evolving since its launch in 2006, You’ll have an opportunity to shape what comes next. We already host regular reader events on both sides of the Atlantic and run a merch shop, but there’s lots more that we could do. 

In return, we offer more freedom and fun than anything else in financial media. Your readers will be smart and engaged, your colleagues will be friendly, and you'll receive all the usual FT benefits (hello, six weeks of holiday and a sabbatical every four years).

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Wednesday 9th April 2025. To apply, please upload a CV, a brief cover letter and a short unpublished FTAV-style post (no more than 500 words). 

The use of AI

Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism.  Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.  

We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role. 

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

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 [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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