Whitehall Editor - London, United Kingdom - Financial Times

Financial Times
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4 weeks ago

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The Financial Times is hiring a Whitehall Editor, based in Westminster and working in the political team.

The position would suit an experienced journalist with a proven record of delivering scoops and working on investigations. They should be a good team player capable of delivering in a highly competitive news environment.


Key duties:


  • The Whitehall editor is a full member of the Westminster team, led by George Parker, Political Editor, but with a special remit to dig into the story behind the stories that dominate the political agenda
  • Covering the Conservative party, including donors and the campaign machine, as the party gears up for the next election
  • Building up a relationship with senior civil servants and unearthing the stories the politicians would like to keep quiet
  • Ability to work across all FT platforms including audio and video

Who we are looking for:


Although they will be a self-starter with a talent for going deep into stories, they will also be an excellent team player within the Westminster office, which operates in a pressurised but enjoyable work environment.


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), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities.

Full details of our benefits can be found here.


Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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 believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.


About the Financial Times


Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences.

Our global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates us from the pack and engages our subscribers.

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