People & Talent Acquisition Summer Intern

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.

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.

Our Internships

We are looking for passionate and motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in media to join our team! This program is a paid, ten week summer internship.

As an intern we want you to truly be part of the team and to make a meaningful contribution during your time on the team. Our internships are designed to involve you with hands-on project work from day one, you will face new challenges every day and work alongside career professionals. We want you to gain a better understanding of the professional field you aspire to work in, through learning experiences, and gain skills to ensure a successful transition there. 

The Team 

We are looking for a personable and highly motivated intern to support the team in day-to-day administrative tasks, activities and global HR initiatives. 

If you’re ready to kickstart your career in Human Resources and build real-world experience with recruiting, payroll, employee development, and the coordination of HR policies and procedures, this is the internship for you.

What You’ll Work On

• Assist in the recruiting and hiring process including posting job descriptions,  pre-screening candidates, scheduling interviews and drafting offer letters
• Contributing to the development of recruitment guides, forms, and tools
• Research and create reports related to HR best practices and initiatives
• Assist with new hire orientation and employee trainings
• Active participation in HR initiatives related to driving employee engagement both regionally and globally
• Create and maintain appropriate personnel files and HR records
• Support payroll processing by assisting with calculations and time card approvals
• Set up and maintain the current summer internship newsletter
• Assist with ad hoc HR projects as necessary

About You

• You are currently an undergraduate student 
• Completing a degree in Human Resources Management or other HR Related discipline is a plus but not required 
• You have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in HR through coursework or prior internships experience  
• You are a self-starter, who can work independently and is proactive  
• You are organized and pay close attention to detail 
• You are able to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests and can meet deadlines
• You have strong research skills and the ability to analyze and share findings to gain insights, data and identify trends 
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are proficient in MS Excel 
• Knowledge of Google Workspace
• You must have a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

If This Sounds Like You:

To apply please be sure to include the following documents in your application 

• Resume
• A cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit, and explaining your interest in joining our team 

This is a paid internship at $16.50 per hour. 

Application Process

• The internship will be full time from June 2nd 2025 - Aug 8th 2025. Before applying, please ensure you will be available on these dates. 
• This is a hybrid internship, meaning you are required to work from our New York office at least 2 days per week, the rest of the week can be from home. 

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 [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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