Executive Opinion Editor

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 welcoming, 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 in the workplace

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 will continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing people from underrepresented groups.

The role

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the Financial Times as Executive Opinion Editor. In this exciting role, which functions as the second on the desk, you will work with a dynamic team, commissioning, shaping, and editing world-class commentary. You will lead the team in the absence of the editor, ensuring the quality of our articles and maintaining the high standards of our publication.

Responsibilities: 

• Commission and edit columns from both internal and external contributors, longer news profiles, quick takes and notebooks from our correspondents. 
• Build and maintain good relations with high-profile external contributors while ensuring that their copy fits the standards of the FT
• Manage the day-to-day flow of the Features desk, stepping in for the editor as needed.
• Work with in-house columnists, solving any issues that arise promptly and effectively.
• Manage and evaluate the enormous number of pitches we handle each day, keeping an eye out for the good, unexpected or quirky. 
• Attend news conferences regularly, participate in all desk rotas and contribute to the Opinion newsletter.

Key skills:

• Proven experience in a senior editorial role.
• A constant stream of timely commissioning ideas and the ability to execute them
• A robust network of wide-ranging contacts 
• Superb editing skills
• The ability to to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• The capacity to range across many subject areas and the confidence to make sure columns work for generalist readers as well as expert ones.
• Strong diplomatic skills to help manage a high volume of pitches and provide timely responses.
• Outstanding organisational skills

Please submit your application by the end of the day Tuesday 7th January 2025

What’s in it for you?

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices, these include: generous annual leave allowances, medical cover, enhanced and inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

We have adopted a hybrid working model and promote flexible working, including remote options. We will support specific flexibility requests for all roles where they can be implemented.

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

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