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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will have a record of corporate reporting and a good grounding in geopolitics. Although past work in the energy sector is not required, this is a position for a proven correspondent rather than an entry-level posting. Knowledge of Spanish is also a plus. We are looking for a self-starter with good interpersonal skills who can maintain strong lines of communication with both the NY and London news desks, as well as the global energy teams.

THE ROLE

The Financial Times has a vacancy in Houston for a correspondent to support our world-beating coverage of the energy sector and Texas.
Energy is a global industry, and the Houston correspondent is a key member of the US energy team, which complements our top-notch natural resources team in London and is growing the Energy Source newsletter as a “mini brand”.
The shale revolution in the Permian basin is one of the most consequential changes in the American economy in a generation, turning the US into a net exporter of oil and transforming everything from its internal demography to its geostrategic approach to the Middle East. Donald Trump’s pledge to “drill, baby, drill” and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act places an even greater focus on the energy sector and the trajectory of the green transition away from fossil fuels.
In this role you will cover some of the world’s most valuable companies, including ExxonMobil, as well as assist in covering the broader energy story in the Americas, at a time of surging electricity demand due to the AI boom.
You will report on the Texas economy, which is the second largest of any state in the US and has become a magnet for corporate investment due to low taxes, cheap energy and light touch regulation. The FT is particularly interested in Texas’ bid to rival Delaware as a corporate domicile. Migration will be another key theme for coverage given Trump reshaping of immigration rules and extensive use of deportation.
A successful candidate will be able to work independently and pursue an active news agenda, while also working on stories that warrant deeper investigation. The role reports to the FT’s US energy editor, Jamie Smyth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover Texas’ big energy companies, particularly ExxonMobil, and refineries, breaking stories and identifying key trends
• Lead coverage of the US shale industry
• Contribute to FT-wide effort to improve clean energy and environmental coverage
• Help build the revamped Energy Source “mini-brand” with New York and London-based energy teams, including contributions to the FT’s newsletter output
• Assist in coverage of energy in the Americas, particularly Venezuela and Mexico
• Report on the Texas economy and politics, including migration
• Report across all digital platforms and engage with the FT’s audience through social media
• Demonstrate numeracy and proficiency in handling data, the ability to explain analyses confidently
• Produce simple charts and identify opportunities to collaborate with Visual and Data Journalism team