The FT World Desk Fellowship

The role

You will join the World News Desk to help deliver global coverage. You will work with editors, support correspondents with research and visual elements, and write your own stories.

What you will do

• Work with editors to help deliver ground-breaking coverage
• Work closely with London-based regional editors
• Support the global network of correspondents with research and ideas
• Complement stories with data and visual elements
• Write your own stories

Required qualifications

• Display a keen interest in international affairs
• Want to pursue a career in journalism covering global news
• Be capable of keeping a cool head under deadline pressure
• Care deeply about writing accurately and objectively
• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom

Nice to have

• Some experience in journalism

Before you apply

• All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and to take a short writing test
• Applicants must upload a CV, a Cover Letter, and an unpublished article on an international story (600 words max)

About the company

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