Producer, Working It

The role

The Financial Times is seeking a London-based podcast producer. This is an exciting time to be part of the FT as we expand our audio offering and look to bring in new audiences.

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract, working 3 days a week on a part-time basis.

You will produce Working It, the FT's work and leadership podcast, hosted by the FT's Work & Careers editor Isabel Berwick. You'll be working closely with the host, executive producer and the network of expert journalists in the global Financial Times newsroom. Our team runs on collaboration, honesty and flexibility.

Working It is a weekly series, which showcases the best of the FT's reporting and commentary on the world of work, focusing on issues that matter to anyone who manages teams and people. From hybrid working to managing diverse teams, you'll be part of a podcast that aims to set the agenda on workplace issues through deep-dive interviews with FT reporters, editors and external sources.

Working It was launched in 2021 and is a core part of the FT's audio strategy to grow audiences in the US. Our audio producer will play a key role in shaping a new vision and direction for the show and will work closely with our host to bring the best of FT's journalism to life in audio.

As our new podcast producer, you will join an ambitious, nimble and talented team of producers who are shaping the FT's audio journalism. You will have fresh ideas about telling business and workplace stories in audio and be eager to experiment with new formats for the medium.

Manuela Saragosa (Executive Producer, FT Audio) is available for informal discussions about the role.

Our ideal candidate

• Has the ability to make complex business and career concepts accessible to a broad audience

• Keen to draw on the expertise of FT reporters to produce compelling audio stories

• Thinks creatively about sound

• Comfortable jumping between long-lead and quick-turn projects

• An avid consumer of podcasts and ideally, work and leadership podcasts

Key responsibilities

• Research and pitch episode ideas for Working It

• Book guests, coordinate recordings both in the studio and in the field

• Log tape

• Work closely with the host to write scripts

• Edit and mix episodes

• Write web and social copy

• Work closely with our podcast development manager to innovate approaches to growing the show

• Engage with listeners via email, social media and other channels

Essential skills

• Proven audio producing experience, preferably both in news and narrative storytelling

• Experience managing studio and field recordings

• Able to edit and mix audio in ProTools or similar DAWs

The deadline for applications is the end of the day, Thursday 16th March 2023.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter with links to your original audio clips.

Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

How we work

Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week.

Our office is located across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London. There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House (District or Circle line), St. Paul's (Central line), Bank (Central or Waterloo & City line) or Barbican (Central, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan lines).

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.

About the Financial Times

Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. Our global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates us from the pack and engages our subscribers.

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