Editorial Assistant, Berlin

Financial Times; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Financial Times seeks an Editorial Assistant for its Berlin office starting November 2025. This role involves supporting editorial staff with research, interviews, and office tasks. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in journalism, multitasking abilities, and effective communication skills.

Leistungen

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Inclusive parental leave packages

Subsidised gym memberships

Qualifikationen

• Keen interest in journalism and news developments in Germany.
• Good written and spoken English required.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Assist correspondents in editorial tasks, from topic research to managing expenses.
• Arrange interviews and reporting trips.
• Identify new relevant contacts or themes.

Kenntnisse

Proofreading

Fact check

Content Management Systems

Copy Editing

Qualitative Research

Interviewing

Journalism

Copywriting

Creative Writing

Writing Skills

Jobbeschreibung

The Financial Times is one of the worlds 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 youre given the chance to reach millions create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm collaborative culture youll 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 youll 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.

The role

The Berlin office of the Financial Times is looking for an Editorial Assistant to start from November 1 2025.

We are looking for an initiative-driven and collegial colleague to assist the three Berlin correspondents in editorial tasks - from researching topics to arranging interviews and reporting trips to identifying new relevant contacts or themes.

The role also involves overseeing expense reporting and general office tasks such as purchases of office supplies. The person will also assist the four Moscow FT correspondents who have also been based in the Federal Press Conference building.

Prerequisites for this role are a keen interest in journalism and news developments in Germany good written and spoken English the ability to multitask and work under pressure and the ability to work in a team with colleagues in London and Frankfurt.

Please submit your application by the end of the day Thursday 3rd July 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.

Whats in it for you Our benefits

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave medical cover inclusive parental leave packages subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

Weve embraced a hybrid working model (three days per week 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.

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 and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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