Content Editor

About the role

You will research, write and produce innovative, high-quality programmes for core multi-sponsor B2B events across in-person, digital and hybrid formats. You will work closely with the FT's editorial team to maintain the quality, relevance and integrity of event programmes while directly handling the content for one to three events each year. This role offers the opportunity to develop high-quality event programmes, secure influential speakers and collaborate with teams across FT editorial, sponsorship, project management, marketing and social media. You will be curious about global business and current affairs, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment. Your work will shape the content of FT Live events and define the attendee experience through compelling narrative and precise copy.

Key facts

What you'll do

Research, write and produce innovative, high-quality programmes for core multi-sponsor B2B events across in-person, digital and hybrid formats.

Work closely with the FT's editorial team to maintain the quality, relevance and integrity of event programmes.

Research, invite and confirm senior speakers and subject-matter experts.

Liaise with FT journalists who chair or moderate FT Live events.

Partner with the sponsorship team to support the fulfilment of agreed content deliverables.

Research and write editorial proposals for sponsorship sales packs and pitches.

Work with the project management team to support the effective delivery of programmed events and event collateral.

Create original copy for email campaigns, newspaper advertisements, marketing brochures and other promotional materials.

Collaborate with the social media team to produce and manage additional content before, during and after events.

Support speaker liaison and on-the-day content delivery, including social media activity and content related to live streaming.

Produce post-event materials, including speaker thank-you emails, event summaries and related content.

Work with FT editorial colleagues to make effective use of FT.com video and other FT digital output across FT Live events.

Conduct due diligence and contribute to the development of new ideas for global, multi-sponsored events.

Champion the consistent voice and standards of the Financial Times across all event content outputs.

Requirements

You possess strong research, writing and editing skills, with excellent written and spoken English.

You demonstrate the ability to develop clear, engaging content for different audiences and channels.

You have strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deliverables in a timely manner.

You show confidence building positive working relationships with speakers, journalists, commercial partners and colleagues across multiple teams.

You maintain an active interest in the issues affecting global business and demonstrate a strong curiosity about current affairs.

You exhibit the ability to work effectively within a large, dynamic and fast-paced international business.

You adopt a proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to address challenges and take ownership of solutions.

You display adaptability and an interest in the digital innovations shaping the media and events industries.

You commit to acting with honesty, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

You show an active interest in learning, feedback and continued professional development throughout your career.

Nice to have

Experience working in B2B or B2C events, conference production, editorial content or a related environment.

Experience supporting the launch of new events or contributing to the growth and development of existing events.

Familiarity with event marketing, digital events, live streaming or social media content production.

Practical notes

This is a permanent, full-time position based in London. The role follows a 50% hybrid working model, averaging two to three days onsite, and flexibility for specific working pattern requests where feasible. No compensation details are provided in this source. The position requires adherence to the Financial Times code of conduct and diversity, equity and inclusion standards.