$71,000 – $80,000MidFull Time
FT Specialist US, a fast-growing, entrepreneurial subsidiary of The Financial Times, is an online media firm focused on being the premier source of news and intelligence for specialized businesses. Through our extensive suite of products, we deliver must-have content that helps people do their jobs better and supports the business IQ of hundreds of thousands of readers across the world.
Join us and find an inclusive and fast-paced environment with unique opportunities to support every step of your career.
Here at the FT, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work. We know our most valuable resources are our people, and we embrace the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that each of our employees brings. It’s what helps us build a great product and even better teams.
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Ignites, an online daily from the Financial Times, is seeking a reporter to join its team covering the retail fund industry. This role focuses on reporting on lawsuits filed by and against asset-management companies and decoding litigation trends impacting the industry.
Ignites is a best-in-class publication covering the mutual fund, ETF, and 401(k) marketplaces and serves as a go-to source for industry decision-makers.
The successful candidate will join an established, successful, and profitable Financial Times publication with more than 110,000 paying readers. The position is based in the Financial Times’ Manhattan office and includes some travel for industry conferences.
Note: Prior financial journalism experience is not required; candidates with a strong interest in the subject matter are encouraged to apply.
Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, health coverage, 401k and company match, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process by contacting talent@ft.com.
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000–$80,000. The final offer will depend on factors including skills, experience, and business needs. This range applies to the NYC office.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
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