Newsletter Writer and Editor

Newsletters are key to the FT’s strategy - building up habits, leading to traffic, retaining our subscribers, and acquiring new ones. As we expand our portfolio, we are looking for a writer and editor to join our newsletter team. In this role you’ll be writing, editing, producing and promoting our newsletters.

You’ll be adept at building relationships across the newsroom, have excellent digital and analytical skills, and be confident writing, curating and editing high-quality content. You’ll understand the medium of email, bring ideas for how to develop its growth and impact as a form of journalism, be aware of newsletter industry trends, and enjoy connecting with readers. You will also have a good eye for a fine subject line. An interest and expertise in economics, politics and financial markets would be particularly useful.

Key Responsibilities

Writing, editing, curating and producing a variety of newsletters, covering economics, politics, business and finance
Optimising a selection of FT newsletters using data to inform your decisions
Helping us to grow our newsletter audience and working with the audience engagement team to promote the newsletters for which you have responsibility
Filling in for other newsletter editors and writers when the occasion arises
Working collaboratively with other members of the newsletter team and cross-functionally with other departments to develop and execute the FT’s newsletter strategy

Your Skills

A passion for, and experience of, newsletters
Excellent editing, writing and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
An interest in, and experience of working with, data to inform editorial decisions
Experience in digital production
Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Friday 23rd February 2024.