Editorial Administrator, Managing Editor’s Office
6 months ago
**The role**
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team managing the people and operations of an international newsroom producing world-class journalism. It is an exciting role for someone with superior administration skills to work with the varying deadlines and needs of the Managing Editor’s office and FT journalists.
You will need to juggle your individual tasks and responsibilities whilst also acting as the assistant to the Managing Editor. The abilities of problem solving, organisation and a can-do attitude are key to this job.
This position is part of the Editorial Management team, reporting to the Managing Editor. **It is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.** Whilst conversion to a permanent role within the FT Group is a possibility, it is not guaranteed.
**Key duties**
- Diary management and assistant duties for Managing Editor
- Provide administrative support to the Editorial Management team
- Coordinate the Managing Editor’s meetings, providing advance prep and booking rooms
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people in Editorial Management, the newsroom and across the FT
- Manage the planning and coordination of key Editorial Management projects and processes, including annual Career Conversations
- General office management
- Respond quickly and appropriately to a variety of external and internal enquiries
- Adhere to Editorial and FT policies and provide guidance to staff where needed
- Support and advise on Editorial-wide programmes and initiatives
- Provide general administrative support to all Editorial staff
**Who we are looking for**
Required skills and experience:
- Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
- The capacity to think strategically and anticipate potential problems for the team, and respond quickly and effectively to sudden changes and demands
- Previous administrative experience is essential
- The ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Tenacious
- An interest in understanding the FT business beyond Editorial
**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 (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities.
**How we work**
Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week.
Our office is located across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London. There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House (District or Circle line), St. Paul's (Central line), Bank (Central or Waterloo & City line) or Barbican (Central, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan lines).
**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace**
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 believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.
**About the Financial Times**
Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. Our global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates us from the pack and engages our subscribers.
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