Junior Arts Editor

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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.

The role
The FT's arts desk is looking for a junior editor to work across the team's print and digital content.

The successful applicant will have had several years experience in arts journalism and relish working across a broad range of content, from film and television to music, theatre, visual art, dance, opera and gaming.

They Will Also Have

• a good knowledge of and interest in the arts. A passion for music or television would be a particular asset
• a willingness to take on tasks big or small, including fact-checking and scheduling
• the ability to conjure up original headlines and standfirsts

The arts desk produces a wealth of articles online and in print, working to both long and short lead times. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage our digital publishing schedule
• Fact-check articles
• Edit regular reviews that appear in the FT
• Keep in touch with arts and entertainment PR people to maintain a schedule of upcoming events that we may want to feature
• Maintain schedules with freelance writers
• Write and commission features where required
• Work with the picture editor on all aspects of story presentation across print, mobile and digital platforms

Who We Are Looking For

• A hard-working, ambitious journalist with an eye for detail
• Able to collaborate effectively with freelance and staff writers
• Adept social media skills
• A creative thinker with a strong teamwork ethic

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Wednesday November
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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We 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.

What's in it for you? Our benefits
Our 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.

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 and a member of our team will be happy to help.