Newsletter Editor

About usThe Financial Times is one of the worlds 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 youre given the chance to reach millions create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.In our warm collaborative culture youll 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 youll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.Build a newsworthy career at the FT.The roleWere looking for a newsletter editor to join the FTs newsroom on a six month fixed-term contract. This is a key editorial role within our newsletters team which oversees a portfolio of award-winning products that engage our readers daily strengthening their relationship with the FT.You will be an important member of the newsletter team helping shape newsletter strategy as well as edit optimise and occasionally write certain newsletters. Youll combine strong editorial instincts with a sharp understanding of audience behaviour and data to deliver engaging high-performing newsletters that deepen reader relationships and support our subscription goals.Key responsibilitiesWork with the director of editorial growth and engagement to shape the direction and day-to-day production of our newsletters ensuring they reflect the FTs standards of excellence in journalism.Collaborate closely with editors reporters product managers and editorial engagement and growth specialists to develop newsletter strategy and experiment with new formats.Use performance data to inform editorial decisions and optimise newsletters for engagement retention and conversion.Edit and sometimes write sharp accurate and engaging copy from headlines to promotions and calls-to-action.Work with marketing and the engagement and growth teams to identify growth opportunities and best practices across the FTs newsletter portfolio.Who we are looking forWere seeking an experienced journalist with a deep understanding of what makes newsletters succeed. Youll have a proven track record of creating and managing high-performing newsletters that inform engage and build loyal audiences. You should bring strong editorial judgment an understanding of newsletter strategy and the ability to use data and reader insights to shape decisions.Please submit your application by the end of the day Thursday November 27 2025.The use of AIOriginal 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.Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusionWe believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.Whats in it for you Our benefitsOur benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave medical cover inclusive parental leave packages subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.AccessibilityWe 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 and a member of our team will be happy to help.#LI-AV1 Key Skills Proofreading,Taleo,Content Management Systems,Copy Editing,Research Experience,Journalism,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Premiere,Final Cut Pro,Creative Writing,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1