.png?1681846322)
About Us
The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.
Role Overview
Performs editorial support role such as creating charts and graphs
What will you be responsible for?
- Creates charts and graphs
- Responds to requests by other FT editorial offices
- Creates audio transcripts with a high level (at least 70%) of accuracy
- Adds pictures, multimedia and links to articles
- Sub-edits articles as assigned
- Helps update media platforms
- If tasked with comment moderation, helps ensure that reader discussions follow FT community standards
- Helps to improve the team spirit and internal work relationships
- Performs other functions as instructed by the team leader and/or manager
What skills do you need to be successful in this role?
- Excellent oral and written English grammar
- Proficiency in Adobe creative suites (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and working with statistical data is an advantage
- Works with minimum supervision, has sound news sense and is able to make crucial editorial judgment calls
- Keen eye for detail, ability to spot errors
- Adaptability to new work processes
- Can work fast yet maintain a high quality of work under tight deadlines
- Team player with good communication skills
- Willing to work the night shift schedule, including weekends and holidays on a hybrid work arrangement (2x on-site and 3x work from home)
What’s in it for you? FT Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working, medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages and subsidised gym memberships. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We have implemented a hybrid working model and we also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
#LI-KF1
