US Data Journalism Internship at Financial Times

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Journalism, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Writing, Communication, Programming, Financial Data, Economic Data, Political Data, Business Knowledge, Empirical Research, Collaboration, Mentorship, Original Reporting, Interactive Features, Visual Stories

Industry

Newspaper Publishing

Description

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. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace At the FT, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome and value different perspectives and strive to ensure all employees are heard and supported. We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves and have the flexibility they need to balance their work and personal lives. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination. Our Internships We are looking for passionate and motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in media to join our team! This program is a paid, ten week summer internship. Our internships offer the opportunity to connect and collaborate across the FT — in the US and globally. You’ll develop ideas that help drive our growth, present your work to US leadership, and gain valuable insights from across the business. Plus, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Buddy to provide mentorship and support throughout your experience. We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Please not: Applicants must be authorised to work in the US. Role Overview You will work closely with all members of the FT’s US data journalism team. We are a small, interdisciplinary group working across the paper — on data visualisation, data analysis, news writing, enterprise stories, narrative features, interactive features and visual stories. All this work is strung together by our keen interest in the quantitative and the empirical. Our team fulfils a dual role: enhancing the existing report with sharp analysis and visualisation, and pitching and producing our own original work. We are looking for candidates with a proven interest in data journalism and some experience with data and data graphics. Key responsibilities Source, collect and clean data for news stories and other pieces Create data graphics and perform analyses, often on deadline Collaborate with US data team members, and our data colleagues in London, on larger projects Work closely with beat reporters to conceive and create effective graphics Pitch and produce original pieces for editors in New York and London Required skills/experience Some experience creating clear and engaging data graphics Strong writing and communication skills; experience writing journalism is an advantage Familiarity with sources of US data, especially financial, economic and political data Programming fluency, in a language of your choice, is an advantage Specific knowledge of business, economics and financial markets is an advantage If This Sounds Like You - Submit your application by November 24th, 2025 To apply please be sure to include the following documents in your application Resume A cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit, and explaining your interest in joining our team Two relevant clips Application Process The internship will be full time from June 1st 2026 - Aug 7th 2026. Before applying, please ensure you will be available on these dates. This is a hybrid internship, meaning you are required to work from our New York office at least 2-3 days per week, the rest of the week can be from home. Further information A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $20 per hour. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a rate within the estimated range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skills; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may maximise 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 developed to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com. The use of AI Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations. We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. 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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Responsibilities

You will source, collect, and clean data for news stories, create data graphics, and collaborate with team members on larger projects. Additionally, you will work closely with beat reporters to conceive effective graphics and pitch original pieces for editors.