Content Editor, FT Live Specialist Events

at  Financial Times

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.

KEY SKILLS

• Proven excellence in research and copywriting.
• Outstanding organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to collaborate with multiple collaborators.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• A keen interest in global business issues and current affairs.
• Agile and adaptable to the fast-paced, innovative environment of the media and events industry.

THE ROLE / POSITION OVERVIEW

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 niche 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.

THE ROLE

As a Content Editor, you will have the outstanding opportunity to work on a range of core and partner events that reach a global audience. Your role will be to research, write, and produce high quality event programmes, source outstanding speakers, and manage the entire event production process. This position is perfect for someone who is ambitious and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and encouraging environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, write, and produce innovative and flawless event programmes (digital, hybrid, and in-person).
• Source, invite, and confirm top-tier speakers for our high-profile events.
• Collaborate closely with FT journalists and the FT Specialist team to ensure the highest quality content.
• Partner with the sponsorship team to successfully implement content deliverables.
• Work with the marketing team to develop engaging copy for various promotional materials.
• Serve as a liaison for speakers and manage event logistics on the day.
• Assist with post-event activities, including speaker thank-yous and event summaries.