Web Production Editor

About Us:

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and findan empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challene, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

About the role:

The Web Production Editor ensure that the team's tasks meet FT standards and style and are completed within schedule.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Sub-edits news, features and weekend stories
• Processes all production work for all media platforms
• Moderates readers' comments
• Helps update FT.com pages
• Adds links and story furniture to relevant stories
• Responds to requests from other FT editorial desks and bureaux
• Helps to improve the team spirit and internal work relationships
• Performs other functions as instructed by the Team Leader and/or Manager

Qualifications / Competencies I Skills / Experience 

• Excellent oral and written English grammar   
• Works with minimum supervision, has sound news sense and is able to make crucial editorial judgment calls
• Keen eye for detail, ability to spot errors
• Adaptability to new work processes
• Used to deadline pressure; can work fast yet maintain high quality of work
• Team player with good communication skills
• Disciplined
• Good at multitasking and well-organised
• Willing to work on weekends and holidays

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

Further Information:

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.