Deputy Editor

The role

You will report and write about four articles per week and create video content or other formats. You will work with the Managing Editor to shape coverage, generate story ideas, and lead editing when required.

What you will do

• Report and write about about four articles per week
• Create video content or other formats when appropriate
• Write with clarity, insight and depth
• Establish and maintain close relationships with insurance executives and their companies
• Serve as back-up to the Managing Editor
• Help to generate story ideas and shape coverage
• Travel to industry events and meet with prospects
• Work with other departments to produce videos and graphics
• Moderate webcasts or panels at events on occasion

Required qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in business journalism
• Experience at a daily or wire publication with a focus on breaking news
• Strong background of generating scoops and differentiated content for a niche audience
• Editing experience and ability to refine others’ work
• Ability to interpret financial information, including SEC filings and earnings reports
• Strong news judgment, deadline skills, and understanding of audience needs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build industry sources
• High levels of initiative, creativity, and resilience

Nice to have

• ideally covering health insurance or related sectors

Benefits

• generous annual leave
• health coverage
• 401k and company match
• inclusive parental leave packages
• subsidised gym memberships
• opportunities to give back to the community

Before you apply

• This role is covered by the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) collective bargaining agreement

About the company

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy. FT Specialist is a business division of the Financial Times.