Senior Editor: Thought Leadership & Data Storytelling

Financial Times; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical cover

Parental leave

Subsidised gym memberships

Job summary

Financial Times is seeking a Senior Editor for FT Longitude, its editorial and research division. You will develop credible viewpoints on corporate strategy, innovation and the future of work, translating complex data into engaging content.

The role blends journalism, research and content strategy in collaboration with global B2B brands. You will identify stories in datasets, interview senior leaders, and lead end-to-end editorial projects with rigour and client focus, while supporting

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in editorial, journalism, research or content roles.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills across long- and short-form formats.
• Experience with data analysis and translating findings into narratives.
• Strong interviewing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to develop research themes, hypotheses and content strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident presenting ideas to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Attention to detail in data validation and copy accuracy.
• Experience in thought leadership, branded content or content marketing.
• Familiarity with business, economic and technology trends.
• Experience facilitating workshops or leading client-facing sessions.
• Background in survey design or quantitative research.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality report-length and short-form editorial content, including articles, blogs and thought leadership pieces.
• Design and write complex surveys and questionnaires aligned to research objectives.
• Analyse and interpret data, identifying clear 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, timeliness and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate workshops and contribute to client discussions.
• Maintain rigorous standards of data accuracy, editorial integrity and proofreading.
• Support commercial activity through proposal development and participation in prospect meetings.

Skills

Editorial experience

Writing and storytelling

Data interpretation

Interviewing senior stakeholders

Research theme development

Project and deadline management

Presenting to clients and stakeholders

Data validation and copy accuracy

Thought leadership / branded content

Trends in business, economy, tech

Workshop facilitation / client-facing

Survey design / quantitative research

Job description

Financial Times is seeking a Senior Editor for FT Longitude, its editorial and research division. You will develop credible viewpoints on corporate strategy, innovation and the future of work, translating complex data into engaging content.

The role blends journalism, research and content strategy in collaboration with global B2B brands. You will identify stories in datasets, interview senior leaders, and lead end-to-end editorial projects with rigour and client focus, while supporting