Audio Producer - FT Specialist London

Financial Times group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate audio producer to enhance their podcast offerings. This role involves pre-production planning, audio editing, and collaborating with journalists to create compelling content. You'll work in a dynamic environment, connecting with experts and contributing to high-quality journalism. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values unique perspectives and offers a supportive culture. Join a team that embraces innovation and provides opportunities for growth while making a significant impact in the media landscape.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Inclusive parental leave packages

Subsidised gym memberships

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in audio production for news or current affairs.
• Skilled in sophisticated audio editing and mixing.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-production and planning for podcast series.
• Develop compelling programming with the Head of Audio and Video.

Skills

Audio Editing

Mixing and Mastering

Podcast Production

Script Development

Social Media Strategy

Education

Degree in Media Production or related field

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 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.

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 tell 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 develop scripts and stay composed in a busy news environment. They will be excited to help land high-reaching and relevant guests to 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 on 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 and using recording equipment.
• Sophisticated Adobe knowledge and inquisitive mind for using new AI tools.
• Confident in advising presenters and making sure we get what we need in recordings.
• Ability to edit short VT packages to quick deadlines.
• Self-starter, who’s comfortable working independently.
• Understanding of the podcast ecosystem, Acast and YouTube alongside media law and commercial regulations

Advantageous:

• Ability to self shoot, with experience filming in studios desirable.
• Experience setting up, producing and advising multi-camera studio shoots to a high standard.
• Experience producing interviews with high-profile guests.
• Experience of 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, subsidised 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/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 [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 and appreciate that individuals may demonstrate AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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