Global Editorial Operations Leader

Aboutus Ft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical cover

Parental leave

Gym memberships

Community engagement

Job summary

The Financial Times is seeking a Managing Editor’s Office leader to supervise Editorial’s global operations. This essential role requires initiative, flexibility and problem-solving to ensure FT journalists are equipped to produce gold-standard journalism.

You will work with Procurement, Legal, Product & Tech and IT to align with FT policies, manage budgets and oversee international bureau activities, while maintaining discretion with confidential matters and supporting a collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience managing large editorial operations or newsroom teams.
• Strong budgeting, contracting and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and discretion for confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial data contracts, including subscriptions, market data, photography and satellite agencies, in collaboration with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Manage Editorial data and contract budgets.
• Coordinate overseas Editorial bureau operations, including local compliance, leases and facilities.
• Ensure journalist equipment aligns with FT policies by working with Product & Tech, Cyber Security and IT.
• Oversee retainer payments and represent Editorial on FT Health & Safety committee.
• Manage Editorial office spaces in liaison with FT Facilities.
• Serve as key contact for newsroom operations across the business to reflect Editorial priorities.
• Provide ad hoc project management and cover for colleagues in the Managing Editor’s Office.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Financial Times is seeking a Managing Editor’s Office leader to supervise Editorial’s global operations. This essential role requires initiative, flexibility and problem-solving to ensure FT journalists are equipped to produce gold-standard journalism.

You will work with Procurement, Legal, Product & Tech and IT to align with FT policies, manage budgets and oversee international bureau activities, while maintaining discretion with confidential matters and supporting a collaborative culture