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 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.
The Role / Position Overview
Financial Times Live (FT Live) is the conferences and events division of the Financial Times newspaper and its group publications. Our mission is to bring our global executive audiences the very latest in knowledge and opinion, and connect them to one another.
Chaired by senior FT journalists, the 200-plus core events, strategic forums and digital webinars organised by FT Live every year gather pre-eminent public and private sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from the world’s most important economies and industries for agenda-setting debates that cover the key issues of our time.
From unique experiences such as the FTWeekend Festival to our senior-level business summits such as the award winning Global Boardroom, FT Live has become one of the FT Group’s most successful and fastest-growing divisions, and is at the forefront of the FT’s accelerated development as an essential, interactive information source across numerous platforms.
FT Live is currently recruiting for a Senior Content Editor to work across two of our event portfolios: Energy, Commodities and Climate; and Banking and Finance. These are two of the biggest and fastest growing event portfolios in FT Live, and include the world renowned Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne and the Global Banking Summit in London. They are also portfolios that have grown in the past year, through the launch of the new Energy Transition Summits in Asia and Southeastern Europe, and the Banking Summit Asia. All of these events involve FT Live team members working very closely with leading FT journalists who report on these sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver high-impact event programmes across digital, hybrid, and in-person formats, ensuring they are timely, relevant, and engaging.
- Secure credible speakers through strategic research, outreach, and relationship management.
- Craft compelling editorial content to support sponsorship proposals and sales pitches.
- Generate fresh ideas for global flagship events, chipping in to the evolution of our portfolio.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FT journalists, sponsorship, project management, marketing, and social media teams to ensure cohesive event execution and promotion.
- Write persuasive marketing copy for event assets including emails, ads, brochures, and social media content.
- Lead speaker communications and drive content production before, during, and after events, including live coverage and post-event deliverables.
- Integrate FT editorial and digital assets to elevate the content and reach of FT Live events.
Required Skills / Experience
- Shown experience in B2B events or conference production.
- Consistent record in launching or growing editorial-led business events.
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
- Experience collaborating across functions in a global, fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Familiarity with the Energy and/or Finance sectors.
- Knowledge of digital content strategies and platforms.
Person Specification
- Client Focused: Builds strong relationships with external collaborators and uses project management and writing skills to deliver exceptional event experiences.
- Committed: Tackles new challenges with urgency and passion, bringing strong organisational and analytical skills to the table.
- Communicates Optimally: Excellent written and spoken English, with confident communication skills across all levels.
- Inspires Trust: Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Adventurous in addressing difficult issues and consistently models FT Live’s values.
- Self-Development: Committed to continuous learning, actively seeking growth through formal and informal development opportunities.
- Business Attitude: Brings a solid understanding of global business issues and a genuine interest in current affairs.
- Agile: Adapts quickly to change and accepts the digital innovations shaping media and live events.
What’s in it for You?
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.
We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging 2.5 days a week onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and a 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
[email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Further Information
At the FT, we embrace innovation and technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. While 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 monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.
