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.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Shown experience in B2B events or conference production.
• Consistent record in launching or growing editorial-led business events.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating across functions in a global, fast-paced environment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Client Focused: Builds strong relationships with external collaborators and uses project management and writing skills to deliver exceptional event experiences.
• Committed: Tackles new challenges with urgency and passion, bringing strong organisational and analytical skills to the table.
• Communicates Optimally: Excellent written and spoken English, with confident communication skills across all levels.
• Inspires Trust: Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Adventurous in addressing difficult issues and consistently models FT Live’s values.
• Self-Development: Committed to continuous learning, actively seeking growth through formal and informal development opportunities.
• Business Attitude: Brings a solid understanding of global business issues and a genuine interest in current affairs.
• Agile: Adapts quickly to change and accepts the digital innovations shaping media and live events.

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.
Chaired by senior FT journalists, the 200-plus core events, strategic forums and digital webinars organised by FT Live every year gather pre-eminent public and private sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from the world’s most important economies and industries for agenda-setting debates that cover the key issues of our time.
From unique experiences such as the FTWeekend Festival to our senior-level business summits such as the award winning Global Boardroom, FT Live has become one of the FT Group’s most successful and fastest-growing divisions, and is at the forefront of the FT’s accelerated development as an essential, interactive information source across numerous platforms.
FT Live is currently recruiting for a Senior Content Editor to work across two of our event portfolios: Energy, Commodities and Climate; and Banking and Finance. These are two of the biggest and fastest growing event portfolios in FT Live, and include the world renowned Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne and the Global Banking Summit in London. They are also portfolios that have grown in the past year, through the launch of the new Energy Transition Summits in Asia and Southeastern Europe, and the Banking Summit Asia. All of these events involve FT Live team members working very closely with leading FT journalists who report on these sectors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver high-impact event programmes across digital, hybrid, and in-person formats, ensuring they are timely, relevant, and engaging.
• Secure credible speakers through strategic research, outreach, and relationship management.
• Craft compelling editorial content to support sponsorship proposals and sales pitches.
• Generate fresh ideas for global flagship events, chipping in to the evolution of our portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FT journalists, sponsorship, project management, marketing, and social media teams to ensure cohesive event execution and promotion.
• Write persuasive marketing copy for event assets including emails, ads, brochures, and social media content.
• Lead speaker communications and drive content production before, during, and after events, including live coverage and post-event deliverables.
• Integrate FT editorial and digital assets to elevate the content and reach of FT Live events.