Senior Editor: Thought Leadership & Data Storytelling

Aboutus Ft; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Generous annual leave

Parental leave packages

Gym membership

Community giving

Job summary

Financial Times is seeking a Senior Editor for FT Longitude, its research and thought leadership division. You will work with global B2B brands to develop credible viewpoints on trends in corporate strategy, innovation and the future of work, blending journalism, research and content strategy.

The role requires an editorial mindset and analytical rigour to turn complex data into engaging, high-impact content and to lead editorial projects end-to-end for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in editorial, journalism, research or content roles (3–5 years).
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills across long and short formats.
• Experience working with data and translating findings into narratives.
• Strong interviewing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to develop research themes and content strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident presenting ideas to senior stakeholders and clients.
• High attention to data validation and copy accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality report-length and short-form editorial content (articles, blogs, thought leadership).
• Design and write complex surveys and questionnaires aligned to research objectives.
• Analyse and interpret data to identify narratives and media-friendly insights.
• Conduct interviews with senior business leaders and subject-matter experts.
• Develop compelling narrative decks and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead editorial projects end-to-end, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Facilitate workshops and contribute to client discussions.
• Maintain rigorous standards of data accuracy and editorial integrity.
• Support commercial activity through proposal development and participation in prospect meetings.

Skills

Editorial experience

Writing and storytelling

Data analysis

Interviewing

Research design

Project management

Stakeholder presentation

Detail-oriented

Job description

Financial Times is seeking a Senior Editor for FT Longitude, its research and thought leadership division. You will work with global B2B brands to develop credible viewpoints on trends in corporate strategy, innovation and the future of work, blending journalism, research and content strategy.

The role requires an editorial mindset and analytical rigour to turn complex data into engaging, high-impact content and to lead editorial projects end-to-end for clients and stakeholders.