Content Editor, FT Live Specialist Events

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The role
Financial Times Live (FT Live) is the conferences and events division of the Financial Times newspaper and its group publications. Our mission is to bring our global executive audiences the very latest in knowledge and opinion, and connect them to one another.
Alongside FT Live is FT Specialist, the B2B information division of the FT. Comprising 17 brands it provides unique audience groups with information that helps them make better decisions and operate more effectively.  Amongst the industry leading brands with huge scope for growth and development: The Banker, Investors Chronicle, FT Locations, FT Adviser, Ignites, MandateWire, Professional Wealth Management and much more.

We are currently recruiting a Content Editor for a full-time position. The Content Editor will work across a selection of our core and partner events and will be tasked with researching and writing high-quality event agendas, sourcing specialist speakers and handling the event production process from start to finish. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and help shape a growing portfolio of events. 

Key responsibilities

• Research, write and produce innovative, high-quality event programmes (digital, hybrid and in-person).

• Research, invite and confirm credible speakers for your events.

• Liaise with the FT Specialist and FT journalists chairing and/or moderating at our events.

• Work closely with the sponsorship team to ensure fulfilment of content delivery requirements.

• Collaborate with the marketing department to create original copy for email campaigns, newspaper ads, social media and marketing brochures.

• Support on any additional content, including social media campaigns and output

• Act as speaker liaison and run the event on the day

• Assist with any other post-event content, including thank you emails to speakers, event summaries, etc.

Required skills and experience

• An inquisitive and astute graduate looking to start a career in B2B event content production

• A 2:1 degree, preferably research based, or equivalent experience

• Excellent research and copywriting skills 

• Ambitious individual who can innovate, generate new insights and think outside of the box 

• Highly organised, strong time management skills and the ability to multitask 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a confidence in handling multiple partner relationships including with senior editorial colleagues and high value clients

• Be able to work within a large, dynamic international business

• A motivated, self-starter who enjoys working both independently and as a team-player

Person specification

• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships with external stakeholders and uses strong project management and writing skills to deliver high quality events.

• Committed: Uses strong organisational, project management, and analytical abilities to address new opportunities and tough challenges with a passion for delivery.

• Communicates Effectively: Excellent written and spoken English, and strong communication skills.

• Inspires Trust: Gains the confidence of others by modelling honesty, integrity, authenticity, and behaviours that align with FT Live’s values. Exemplifies courage by stepping up to address unique issues.

• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using formal and informal development channels.

• Commercially-Focused Approach: A good understanding and keen interest in the issues affecting global business, and an interest in current affairs.

• Agile: Able to quickly adapt to change and adopt digital innovations redefining the media and events space.

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.

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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