Location
London

Hours
Hybrid working model averaging two to three days onsite per week, with flexibility to accommodate specific working pattern requests where feasible.

Salary
Competitive salary with best-in-class benefits

About the Role
The Financial Times (FT) is a globally recognised news organisation known for its authority, integrity and accuracy. FT Live brings FT journalism to life through a global portfolio of in-person, digital and hybrid events. As a Graduate Content Editor, you will work across FT Live's industry portfolios, researching and developing new event launches while managing content for one to three events annually, with potential for more as the portfolio grows. This role offers the opportunity to develop high-quality event programmes, secure influential speakers and collaborate with editorial, sponsorship, project management, marketing and social media teams. You will be responsible for producing innovative, engaging programmes for multi-sponsor B2B events, maintaining editorial quality and integrity, and supporting event delivery and promotion. The role requires curiosity about global business and current affairs, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Research, write and produce high-quality programmes for in-person, digital and hybrid events
- Collaborate with FT editorial to ensure programme quality and relevance
- Research, invite and confirm senior speakers and subject-matter experts
- Liaise with FT journalists who chair or moderate events
- Partner with sponsorship teams to support content deliverables
- Create editorial proposals for sponsorship sales packs and pitches
- Support project management in event delivery and collateral production
- Produce original copy for email campaigns, advertisements and marketing materials
- Collaborate with social media teams to manage event-related content
- Support speaker liaison and on-the-day content delivery including live streaming
- Produce post-event materials such as thank-you emails and event summaries
- Work with FT editorial colleagues to integrate FT digital content into events
- Contribute to new ideas for global, multi-sponsored events

Benefits
FT offers generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and community engagement opportunities. The hybrid working model fosters trust, remote adaptability and in-person collaboration. FT is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, providing a supportive workplace where all voices are valued.

Accessibility
FT is a Disability Confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory, committed to reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Experience
- Strong research, writing and editing skills with excellent written and spoken English
- Experience in B2B or B2C events, conference production, editorial content or related environments is desirable
- Experience supporting new event launches or contributing to event growth is advantageous
- Familiarity with event marketing, digital events, live streaming or social media content production is a plus

About You
- Highly organised with strong project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident in building positive working relationships with speakers, journalists, commercial partners and colleagues
- Curious about global business issues and current affairs
- Proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented
- Adaptable with an interest in digital innovations shaping media and events industries
- Committed to honesty, integrity and professionalism
- Eager to learn, open to feedback and focused on professional development

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required; a strong interest in the role and relevant skills are essential.