Special Projects Editor, HTSI

Financial Times; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Times’ HTSI is seeking a special projects editor to shape commercial projects, including live events, supplements, licensing and strategy, working closely with the HTSI editor, FTweekend and the FT commercial team.

You will commission and edit high-level editorial and partner content, maintain excellent luxury-industry contacts, and manage multiple projects with diplomacy and a storytelling flair while driving new initiatives from conception to delivery.

Qualifications

• Several years of commissioning and editorial experience with the ability to execute high‑level editorial and partner content while meeting partners' requirements.
• Excellent contacts within the luxury industry and a proven track record of working with brands.
• Clear communicator, well organized, detail oriented, able to manage simultaneous, competing projects, and highly diplomatic.
• Great visual ideas and an editor’s flair for storytelling.
• Passion and experience in getting new projects off the ground.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strategise all commercial projects for HTSI, including live events, special supplements, licensing arrangements and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with the HTSI editor, FTweekend editor, and the FT commercial team.
• Commission and edit high-level editorial and partner content while aligning with sponsor requirements.
• Ensure quality storytelling and visual storytelling across luxury titles and campaigns.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Commissioning

Brand partnerships

Diplomacy

Storytelling

Project coordination

Creative direction

Job description

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.

The Role

HTSI, the FT’s multi-award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine, is seeking a special projects editor.

In this exciting new role you will work closely with the editor of HTSI, FTweekend and the FT commercial team on the development and strategy for all commercial projects, including live events, special supplements, licensing arrangements and strategy.

This is a rare opportunity to join a title known for its sharp journalism, imaginative storytelling and distinctive visual style - a place where design, fashion, interiors, travel and culture meet the authority of the Financial Times.

• You will have several years of commissioning and editorial experience and know how to execute high level editorial and partner content whilst fulfilling the requirements of any creative partners or sponsors.
• Excellent contacts within the luxury industry and a proven track record of working with brands.
• A clear communicator, well organised, a stickler for details, able to work on simultaneous and competing projects, and highly diplomatic.
• Great visual ideas, and an editor’s flair for storytelling.
• A passion (and experience) of getting new projects off the ground.

The use of AI

Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.

We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

What’s in it for you? Our benefits

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.

FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.

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.