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Commissioning Editor, FT Weekend Magazine
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Commissioning Editor, FT Weekend Magazine
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The role
FT Weekend magazine is seeking a commissioning editor to work on some of the FT’s highest-profile and most exciting long-form journalism. This is an important position in a busy department, requiring an editor with strong storytelling abilities and a sharp eye for memorable, provocative, and revelatory stories across a breadth of subjects.
We are looking for an experienced journalist with a record of—and passion for—assigning the kinds of long-form pieces readers talk about, share, and remember for years in the future.
Key duties
- Commission and edit long-form features for the weekly magazine
- Plan, commission, and edit special issues
- Pitch story ideas and writers from both within and outside the FT
- Contribute to the magazine team & additional duties as assigned by the editor
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Requirements
We are looking for:
- Experience as an editor, including editing magazine features, narrative long-form, reportage, investigations, criticism, and/or literary nonfiction
- Experience coaching writers through all stages of the reporting and writing process, including securing access and working through multiple rounds of drafts
- An ideas machine, who generates sophisticated, imaginative, and delightful coverage
- Someone with a long list of contacts and the ability to be constantly scouting for new talent inside and outside the FT
- Search and social media optimisation expertise, including writing compelling print, web, and social headlines
- Copy-editing and diligent fact-checking skills; extreme attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressure
The ideal candidate will be creative, well-organised, and love working on a highly collaborative, low-drama team. While print magazine experience is desirable, we welcome candidates from other backgrounds who have demonstrated ability in long-form journalism.
Additional application details
Please submit your application by 9pm on Sunday, 19th July.
The FT’s commitment to journalism
Original reporting, great writing, and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair, and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.
We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills, and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected, and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
What’s in it for you? Our benefits
Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include:
- Generous annual leave
- Medical cover
- Inclusive parental leave packages
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Opportunities to give back to the community
(The full details of our benefits are available here.)
Working arrangements
FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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