Audio Producer - FT Specialist

Financial Times; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading news organization as an Audio Producer, where your creativity will shape compelling podcast content. Collaborate with journalists to bring stories to life through audio and video, while navigating a busy news environment. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile guests and develop innovative programming strategies. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to diversity, you'll thrive in a supportive culture that values your unique perspective. If you're passionate about audio storytelling and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Inclusive parental leave packages

Subsidized gym memberships

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in producing news or business programs.
• Sophisticated audio editing skills with mixing and mastering experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day pre-production and planning for podcast series.
• Develop compelling programming and support hosts in script development.

Skills

Audio Editing

Podcast Production

Mixing and Mastering

Riverside

Zencastr

Adobe Suite

Media Law

Social Media Strategy

Tools

Riverside

Zencastr

Adobe Suite

Job description

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 polarized 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.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe in the power of outstanding 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 Job Overview

The audio producer handles the day-to-day pre-production and planning of our podcast series across several titles. Alongside our journalists, the audio producer will be responsible for making the story come alive through audio, and increasingly through video.

They will work closely with the Head of Audio and Video to develop compelling and insightful programming that makes sense of what is happening now and tells our audiences what they need to know, in line with FT Specialist’s strategy to attract and maintain subscribers.

The audio producer will be comfortable briefing contributors, supporting hosts in developing scripts, and staying composed in a busy news environment. They will be excited to help land high-profile and relevant guests for our podcasts, as well as set up, produce, and direct recordings and shoots, both to a high standard of proficiency.

They need to be someone brimming with passion for making our podcasts heard in an increasingly busy market. They will be comfortable switching gears in editing between full-length episodes and social cut-downs and developing our social strategy in alignment with marketing and live events teams.

Requirements:

• At least three years of experience producing news, current affairs, or business programmes. We’re looking for someone with a keen curiosity about how the financial world works in relation to everyday life.
• Sophisticated audio editing skills including mixing and mastering.
• Experience using Riverside, Zencastr, or similar platforms and recording equipment.
• Sophisticated Adobe knowledge and an inquisitive mind for using new AI tools.
• Confident in advising presenters and ensuring we get what we need in recordings.
• Ability to edit short VT packages to meet quick deadlines.
• Self-starter, comfortable working independently.
• Understanding of the podcast ecosystem, Acast, YouTube, alongside media law and commercial regulations.

Advantageous:

• Ability to self-shoot, with experience filming in studios desirable.
• Experience setting up, producing, and advising on multi-camera studio shoots to a high standard.
• Experience producing interviews with high-profile guests.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

What’s in it for You?

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, subsidized gym memberships, and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

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.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology. We appreciate that individuals may demonstrate AI tools as part of their job application process. While you can use AI to assist with your application, all information provided must be authentic and accurately reflect your skills, experience, and qualifications. Please be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.