Location
London

Hours
Full time, onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. Flexible working requests will be considered but not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Financial Times (FT) is seeking a commissioning editor for its Project Publishing team, which produces in-depth content such as special reports on critical topics ranging from AI and business of sport to legal sector and luxury goods. The commissioning editor will take full responsibility for producing individual reports, projects, or series from concept to publication. This includes developing initial ideas, deciding content and format, commissioning articles, graphics and videos, editing copy, preparing for print and online publication, and arranging online promotion.
We are looking for an imaginative all-rounder comfortable managing a wide range of commissioning and editing tasks, collaborating closely with FT colleagues and freelance contributors. The role requires generating ideas for both traditional special reports and innovative online formats that engage new and existing FT readers.
Key responsibilities include writing or commissioning synopses, commissioning articles and multimedia content across core editorial verticals such as asset management, science, technology, sustainability, climate health, law, business education, and regions/countries; editing and fact-checking articles; liaising with editorial desks and bureaux on scheduling and feasibility; reviewing video edits and graphics; pitching new editorial projects; collaborating with FT Live to integrate event content; partnering with the main news desk for homepage promotion; and working with audience engagement and social media teams to promote content externally.

The use of AI
FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create reader-facing content. AI may be used only in specific, pre-approved cases such as assisting data research. Applicants are expected to refrain from using AI in test submissions, ensuring all written materials genuinely reflect their own knowledge, skills, and experiences. AI may be used solely as a research or interview preparation tool. The use of AI is monitored throughout the application process to ensure fairness and transparency.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We value unique perspectives and strive to create a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are committed to removing barriers, especially those faced by underrepresented groups, to foster a supportive environment where employees can be themselves and reach their full potential.

What’s in it for you?
Our benefits vary by location but include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships, and opportunities to give back to the community. FT is a disability confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the application process or interview upon request.

Experience
- Knowledge of core FT subjects including asset management, science, technology, sustainability, climate health, law, business education, and regional coverage
- Proven ability to commission and edit articles and multimedia content
- Experience collaborating with events teams
- Project planning and management skills
- Familiarity with content management systems and embedding video and graphics

About you
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with editorial desks, internal teams, and external contributors
- Imaginative and proactive with the ability to pitch innovative editorial projects
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom environment
- Commitment to producing accurate, fair, and insightful journalism aligned with FT’s editorial standards

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications required, but relevant editorial experience and a strong understanding of FT’s core topics are essential