The role

The FT’s newsletter team is looking for an editor to join its award-winning team in New York. Readers subscribing to our emails increased 90 per cent in 2022 and newsletters are a growing part of the FT’s revenue stream, as well as fundamental to our strategy.

We’re looking for a newsletter editor who has a careful eye for accuracy, style, grammar and flow, but also a keen sensibility for what works well specifically for a newsletter audience. The editor should be able to write a snappy subject line, work with writers to improve their copy, encourage reader engagement and grow audiences. You should have experience using data to discern what is or is not working in a newsletter.

Your primary responsibility will be writing First Asia, our flagship newsletter which goes out to tens of thousands of readers every weekday. You will also have the opportunity to assist on other products across the FT’s suite of 30+ newsletters including Due Diligence and Moral Money. This role will allow you to develop your editing and writing skills, and collaborate with the wider FT newsroom.

You’ll be adept at building relationships across the newsroom, have excellent digital and analytical skills, and will be confident in news judgement and editing high-quality content.

This position is offered initially as a 12 month contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role - however, this is not guaranteed. The working days for this position are Sunday to Thursday.

Key responsibilities

• Writing and producing the Asia edition of the FirstFT newsletter
• Compiling and producing the FirstFT quiz each week
• Optimising newsletter performance by using metrics to inform decisions
• Contributing creative and innovative ideas on how to improve FT newsletters
• Assisting with the editing of other FT newsletters

Key skills

• Excellent editing skills and proven ability to produce the highest quality work on a consistent basis, to tight deadlines
• Experience of curating high-quality editorial content for engaged audiences
• Direct experience working on newsletters, as well as being a keen consumer of newsletters from a variety of outlets — and knowing what differentiates them from other media products
• Demonstrable ability to use analytics tools and data reports to influence strategic editorial direction
• An interest in Asian politics would be preferred

Please submit your application by the end of the day, 2nd March 2023.

Salary range

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60,000 to $90,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

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. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

How we work

Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week. Our New York office is located on Hudson Street between Greenwich Village and Soho.

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.

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 contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.

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.

Important note

Candidates should be aware that new employees will be required to be vaccinated by their start date, meaning they have received all of the recommended doses for either a one dose or two dose COVID-19 vaccine, and provide proof of vaccination status (e.g. CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card) , which will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer, and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those who are unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely-held religious belief or a medical disability where it does not pose an undue hardship on the Company.

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