US Summer Audio Internship

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organizations, recognized internationally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of over one million, three-quarters of which are digital subscriptions. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news, and services for the global business community. We have offices in more than 35 cities, including London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, Sofia, San Francisco, and Tokyo.

Our Internships

We are looking for passionate and motivated students or graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in media to join our team! This program is a paid, ten-week summer internship taking place June-August 2024.

Applications will be accepted through November 17, 2023.

As an intern we want you to truly be part of the team and to make a meaningful contribution during your time on the team. Our internships are designed to involve you with hands-on project work from day one, you will face new challenges every day and work alongside career professionals. We want you to gain a better understanding of the professional field you aspire to work in, through learning experiences, and gain skills to ensure a successful transition there.

The Team

The internship will offer hands-on experience pitching, reporting and producing audio stories across a broad range of the FT's podcasts including the FT News Briefing and Behind the Money.

We are looking for candidates with a proven interest in multimedia journalism and some experience in podcast production. Knowledge of business, economics and financial markets is an advantage, and having the ideas and initiative to propose stories and execute them is a must.

The schedule involves a five day working week, with the days and hours dependent on newsroom demands. The team is in a hybrid work environment, with the intern expected to be in the office three days a week.

What You’ll Do

Researching and pitching audio story ideas which draw from the full range of FT coverage: business, finance and culture

Gathering tape and archive audio to bring stories to life

Coordinating and recording interview with FT journalists and other guests

Logging and transcribing tape

Producing and editing elements of FT podcasts, with guidance from team leader

What We’re Looking For

Journalism degree preferred

Audio or podcast experience preferred (Internship or other courses)

Good writing and editing skills

Good communication skills

Interest in finance and/or FT Weekend coverage

Must have experience working with Pro Tools or similar editing software

To apply, please attach:

Resume

A cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit, explaining your interest in joining our team and why you’re interested in making financial news and concepts accessible to a broad audience

This internship is paid $16 per hour, for 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA.