Group Editor, Longitude

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that empowers its team to lead impactful thought leadership campaigns for some of the world's most influential businesses. This role requires a creative generalist who can engage diverse audiences through compelling storytelling and insightful content development. You'll be responsible for writing surveys, conducting interviews, and collaborating closely with clients to shape their narratives. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters personal growth. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowances

Flexible working (including working from home)

Medical cover

Enhanced maternity & paternity packages

Subsidised gym memberships

Giving Back opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse content types.
• Experience in data analysis and client project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead thought leadership campaigns for influential businesses.
• Craft compelling stories on topics like disruptive technology and AI.

Skills

Clear, concise and engaging writing

Editing long- and short-form content

Survey writing and hypotheses development

Data analysis and desktop research

Interviewing skills

Content planning and strategy

Creativity and story development

Client liaison and project management

Presenting and workshop-facilitation

Team-working

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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news, and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, working across various disciplines and locations, in an empowering, warm, and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. We unite around our mission to inform and inspire our audience, helping them understand the world better. This is a job that’s more important than ever and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We aim for employees across all regions to have a voice, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe a supportive workplace is one where employees can be themselves and have the flexibility to meet their personal needs. We are committed to removing barriers, especially for employees from underrepresented groups.

About FT Longitude

FT Longitude is a thought leadership specialist owned by the Financial Times Group. Our offerings include:

• Strategy: Helping clients plan and execute effective thought leadership campaigns.
• Research: Conducting surveys, interviews, data modeling, and desk research.
• Content: Creating multi-format campaigns, including reports, articles, opinion pieces, and interactive content.

We foster a strong, engaging culture that motivates our team to do great work, learn, and develop their careers.

Our Values

• Put quality at the heart of everything we do
• Meet our clients’ objectives every time
• Collaborate and support each other
• Be transparent and open
• Embrace and drive positive change
• Think commercially
• Be proactive and creative

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead thought leadership campaigns for influential businesses across sectors. You should be a generalist capable of crafting compelling stories on topics like disruptive technology, AI, strategic transformation, and private capital's role in net zero. Responsibilities include writing surveys, interviewing opinion-formers, analyzing data, and working closely with clients to shape their thinking. Content produced will include reports, podcasts, opinion pieces, and digital content.

The candidate should be conscientious, reliable, and supportive of team members.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Clear, concise, and engaging writing
• Editing long- and short-form content
• Survey writing and hypothesis development
• Data analysis and research
• Interviewing skills (qualitative research and podcasts)
• Content planning and strategy
• Creativity and story development
• Client liaison and project management
• Presenting, workshop facilitation, and influencing
• Teamwork

Location

Typically based in FT’s London HQ overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral, with options for hybrid work on an ongoing basis.

What’s in It for You? Our Benefits

Benefits vary by location but include generous leave, flexible working, medical cover, enhanced parental packages, subsidized gym memberships, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details are available on our website.