Graphics journalist, Visual and Data desk ( Contractor)

About us The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. The role The Financial Times is looking for a graphics journalist to join its Visual and Data team. The successful candidate will be able to create first-class visuals and bespoke web pages, and will be comfortable working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment. An enterprising and enthusiastic team player, they will be passionate about producing engaging, high-impact visual journalism and keen to use their technical skills to explain the news to readers. Core responsibilities Stay on top of the news agenda and proactively identify stories ripe for visual storytelling. These can be major global events or long-running themes that transcend the daily news cycle. Work closely with designers, editors, reporters and engineers to find technical solutions, deciding how data, multimedia and text can be combined to communicate ideas to readers. Produce embeddable graphics for quick turnaround stories, as well as more immersive visual projects that can take several weeks. The role will involve collaborating with reporters from across the FT’s global network. We are looking for An interest in global business, finance, economics, geopolitics, trade and tech. An awareness of visual storytelling and data visualisation techniques and an understanding of how they can be used to create exceptional visual journalism. Experience creating bespoke data visualisations and multimedia layouts using React or similar web frameworks. Numeracy and data-handling skills, including experience with programming languages such as R or Python, and the ability to think statistically. Excellent communication and people skills, as well as a desire to collaborate with others. The ability to adapt to changing technical and editorial needs on tight deadlines. Comfortable multitasking, working across more than one project at a time and taking ownership of the visual aspect of stories. Working with the latest AI tools while maintaining responsibility for quality and accuracy Desirable but not essential Experience of digital cartography Motion graphics and video editing skills Experience of working with 3d objects and Blender The use of AI 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. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Our commitment to 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 and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here. 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.