Senior Editor, Data-Driven Thought Leadership

Blue-Collar Today; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical cover

Parental leave

Job summary

Financial Times seeks a Senior Editor for FT Longitude, its research and thought leadership division. You will bridge journalism, research and content strategy, working with global B2B brands to shape credible viewpoints on corporate strategy, innovation and the future of work.

A strong editorial mindset and analytical rigour are essential to translate complex data into engaging content. This role requires managing multiple projects, interviewing senior leaders, and delivering high-impact

Qualifications

• Proven editorial, journalism, research or content role experience.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling across long and short formats.
• Experience translating data findings into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality report-length and short-form editorial content.
• Design and write complex surveys aligned to research objectives.
• Analyse and interpret data to identify narratives and insights.
• Conduct interviews with senior business leaders and experts.
• Develop narrative decks and client/stakeholder presentations.
• Lead editorial projects end-to-end with quality and timeliness.
• Facilitate workshops and contribute to client discussions.
• Maintain data accuracy and proofreading standards.
• Support commercial activity through proposals and meetings.

Skills

Editorial experience

Data storytelling

Interviewing

Content strategy

Project management

Client engagement

Attention to detail

Tools

Content design tools

Job description

Financial Times seeks a Senior Editor for FT Longitude, its research and thought leadership division. You will bridge journalism, research and content strategy, working with global B2B brands to shape credible viewpoints on corporate strategy, innovation and the future of work.

A strong editorial mindset and analytical rigour are essential to translate complex data into engaging content. This role requires managing multiple projects, interviewing senior leaders, and delivering high-impact