Head of Communications, Editorial

The Financial Times; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Inclusive parental leave packages

Job summary

The Financial Times is seeking a Head of Communications, Editorial to lead our global editorial communications strategy, raise the profile of our journalism and strengthen the FT’s reputation worldwide.

You’ll advise senior editorial leaders, manage a small team and collaborate with colleagues across our global business to protect and promote FT journalism while safeguarding editorial independence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing and delivering high-impact communications strategies, ideally within media, journalism or another complex, high-profile organisation.
• A sophisticated understanding of the global media landscape, alongside a strong interest in journalism, news and current affairs.
• A strong understanding of the forces reshaping the global media industry, including artificial intelligence, changing audience behaviours and the evolving distribution landscape.
• A proven track record of developing proactive media campaigns and successfully building the profiles of senior leaders and high-profile talent.
• Excellent judgement, with significant experience advising senior stakeholders on sensitive, complex or reputational issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex subjects into clear, engaging and compelling narratives.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with senior editors, journalists and commercial colleagues while understanding and respecting editorial independence.
• Experience leading, managing and developing communications professionals, with the ability to set priorities, inspire confidence and support team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of communications strategies for the FT’s core editorial brands, products and formats, including the FT, FT Weekend, HTSI, audio and newsletters.
• Develop creative, proactive communications campaigns around major editorial initiatives, launches, investigations, franchises and other strategic priorities, helping to extend the reach and impact of FT journalism.
• Raise the external profiles of key editorial talent, identifying and securing opportunities across broadcast, podcasts, speaking engagements, events and other influential platforms.
• Act as a trusted senior communications adviser to the editor and editorial leadership, providing strategic counsel on sensitive, complex or reputational issues involving the newsroom.
• Anticipate emerging issues and develop effective communications strategies, messaging, Q&As and supporting materials to protect and strengthen the FT’s reputation.
• Partner with regional communications colleagues, particularly in New York and Hong Kong, to deliver a coordinated and impactful global editorial communications strategy.
• Collaborate with Brand, Reader Revenue Group, Commercial Client Group and other teams to ensure editorial communications activity complements wider FT campaigns and supports audience and business objectives, while respecting editorial independence.
• Lead, manage and develop a small editorial communications team, setting clear priorities, providing direction and supporting professional growth.

Skills

High-impact strategies

Global media landscape

AI in media trends

Media campaigns

Stakeholder advisory

Excellent writing

Relationship building

People leadership

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 inclusion and fairness

We believe everyone should have a fair opportunity to contribute, succeed, and reach their full potential. That means ensuring everyone is heard, respected, and valued, while identifying and removing barriers that may get in the way. Our commitment is to be an employer role model, grounded in inclusion and fairness for all.

We want every application to receive fair and thoughtful consideration; therefore, all applications are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, not by AI.

The Role

The FT Group is entering a new chapter of growth and transformation. With record revenue and subscriptions, the business is evolving from a digital-first media organisation to one positioned for the AI era.

Our global Communications team plays a central role in this transition, protecting and strengthening the FT’s reputation, amplifying its world-class journalism and supporting the growth ambitions of its businesses. Working across the newsroom and business, the team develops integrated communications strategies that build trust, extend our reach and influence, engage employees and support the FT’s long-term success.

We’re looking for a Head of Communications, Editorial to lead our global editorial communications strategy, raise the profile of our journalism and editorial talent, and strengthen the FT’s reputation around the world.

This is an opportunity for an experienced communications leader with a passion for journalism to help shape how one of the world’s most respected news organisations tells its story. You’ll lead proactive communications around our journalism, advise senior editorial leaders on complex reputational issues and identify opportunities to extend the reach and influence of our editorial brands and talent.

Reporting to the Global Communications Director, you’ll work closely with the editor and senior editorial leadership, lead a small team and collaborate with colleagues across our global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of communications strategies for the FT’s core editorial brands, products and formats, including the FT, FT Weekend, HTSI, audio and newsletters.

• Develop creative, proactive communications campaigns around major editorial initiatives, launches, investigations, franchises and other strategic priorities, helping to extend the reach and impact of FT journalism.

• Raise the external profiles of key editorial talent, identifying and securing opportunities across broadcast, podcasts, speaking engagements, events and other influential platforms.

• Act as a trusted senior communications adviser to the editor and editorial leadership, providing strategic counsel on sensitive, complex and reputational issues involving the newsroom.

• Anticipate emerging issues and develop effective communications strategies, messaging, Q&As and supporting materials to protect and strengthen the FT’s reputation.

• Partner with regional communications colleagues, particularly in New York and Hong Kong, to deliver a coordinated and impactful global editorial communications strategy.

• Collaborate with Brand, Reader Revenue Group, Commercial Client Group and other teams to ensure editorial communications activity complements wider FT campaigns and supports audience and business objectives, while respecting editorial independence.

• Lead, manage and develop a small editorial communications team, setting clear priorities, providing direction and supporting professional growth.

Required Skills and Experience

• Significant experience developing and delivering high-impact communications strategies, ideally within media, journalism or another complex, high-profile organisation.

• A sophisticated understanding of the global media landscape, alongside a strong interest in journalism, news and current affairs.

• A strong understanding of the forces reshaping the global media industry, including artificial intelligence, changing audience behaviours and the evolving distribution landscape.

• A proven track record of developing proactive media campaigns and successfully building the profiles of senior leaders and high-profile talent.

• Excellent judgement, with significant experience advising senior stakeholders on sensitive, complex or reputational issues.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex subjects into clear, engaging and compelling narratives.

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with senior editors, journalists and commercial colleagues while understanding and respecting editorial independence.

• Experience leading, managing and developing communications professionals, with the ability to set priorities, inspire confidence and support team development.

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 currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We believe this balanced approach supports flexibility and protects our culture, making collaboration and communication easier, building stronger relationships and team cohesion, and supporting peer learning. We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach either generally or for specific individuals or teams.

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

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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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