Freelance Correspondent - London, United Kingdom - Financial Times

Financial Times

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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 find an 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 challenge, 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 aim for employees across all regions to have 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 and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

This is a part-time role which will be
two days** a week (Tuesday-Wednesday).

Main duties and responsibilities

Assist the deputy editor and researcher in maintaining the Asset Allocator databases, liaising closely with our researcher based in Manila to ensure the databases are correctly updated
Use the Asset Allocator databases to come up with story ideas on collaboration with the Asset Allocator deputy editor and contributing editor
Build contacts within the UK wealth management sector to help promote Asset Allocator and unearth interesting trends and stories
Liaise with the Asset Allocator team on developing the databases and the product itself
Occasionally take part in the presenting or production of the Asset Allocator Podcast, and assist with any Asset Allocator events where necessary

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Competencies/Skills/Experience

Track record of producing highquality journalism
Good knowledge of investments and the UK asset and wealth management markets
Keen eye for detail and legal knowledge relating to journalism
An ability to work with data and spreadsheets, and come up with ideas for data visualisations. Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Flourish is helpful but not necessary.
Excellent communication skills with internal colleagues, external partners and readers
Experience of appearing on and producing podcasts is not required but will be looked on favourably.

Further Information
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