Location
London

Hours
Full time, including weekend and some early morning shifts as part of the team rota

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Financial Times is seeking a smart and energetic business editor to join the Companies desk in London. This key role involves steering coverage of major sectors, ensuring the smooth running of the desk, and editing some of the FT’s highest profile stories, from splash-worthy scoops to in-depth corporate investigations. You will liaise with correspondents worldwide, covering industries such as banking, oil, automotive, luxury goods, and defence start-ups. The role demands strong corporate reporting skills, sharp news judgement, and the ability to make complex stories engaging. Responsibilities include commissioning news stories and original analysis, maintaining a pipeline of scoops for prime homepage slots, editing copy for length and impact, coordinating closely with other desks globally, projecting stories with compelling headlines and graphics, and collaborating on longer-term data projects with long form and visual journalism teams. Weekend and early morning shifts are required as part of the rota.

Our Commitment
The FT values inclusion and fairness, ensuring every application is reviewed thoughtfully by a recruitment team member. We do not use AI to write articles or reader-facing content by default, and applicants are expected to submit original work reflecting their own skills and knowledge. AI may only be used for approved research tasks. The FT newsroom fosters a collaborative culture where curiosity and ambitious thinking are rewarded, offering opportunities to grow and build a meaningful career delivering impartial journalism in a polarised world.

Benefits
We offer best-in-class perks including generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships, and community engagement opportunities. FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite at least three days per week, with flexible working requests considered based on role requirements.

Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the application and interview process to support candidates.

Experience
Proven experience as a reporter and writer of corporate stories is essential. Experience editing long form content is a plus. Comfortable handling legally contentious stories and working under tight deadlines, including producing fast-breaking news coverage.

About you
News-driven, a strong team player with excellent communication and planning skills. Able to exercise sound editorial judgement and collaborate effectively with global teams. Demonstrates smart news judgement and the ability to make complex stories accessible and engaging.

Qualifications
Business knowledge and a reporting background are important. Candidates should submit original written materials without the use of AI for test submissions, reflecting their own knowledge, skills, and experience.