Public Policy Editor

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Sector: Media and Publishing
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

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.

The Role
The FT is looking to hire a Public Policy editor.

You will lead our Public Policy team and deliver impactful coverage in key areas, including regulation, productivity, education and health, and on the workings of the British state, both inside Whitehall and beyond.

The beat is expressly wide-ranging and entrepreneurial, and requires collaboration with colleagues across the FT's newsroom. The job is deliberately positioned outside the parliamentary lobby, but requires close coordination with Westminster colleagues to explore the gaps between political rhetoric and on-the-ground delivery.

This is a role for an energetic and confident reporter who wants to set the agenda. As well as the ability to deliver news and scoops using an extensive contacts book, the successful applicant will be comfortable crunching detail, analysing data and writing about policy issues in full colour from across the UK, in the service of illustrating emerging trends and holding the government to account.

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Wednesday 30th April 2025.

The use of AI
Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.

We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

What's in it for you? Our benefits
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We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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