Life & Arts is an intelligent take on global lifestyle, arts, books, fashion, travel and culture presented by FT writers and external critics and commentators, and read by people with money to spend on leisure and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fact check print and online stories.
2. Assist editors with research tasks (looking for press contacts, information on interview subjects, etc).
3. Write small pieces such as the Snapshot photography column and short book reviews.
4. Contribute ideas about online presentation.
5. Write social media content for X and Instagram.
Your Skills:
1. A proven interest in topics covered by L&A.
2. Organised and efficient.
3. Ability to keep up with the high pace of our schedule.
4. Team player.
This 12-week internship is for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and is paid the London Living Wage.
To apply please submit:
1. CV.
2. Covering letter (stating availability).
3. Samples of writing in English (ideally journalistic).
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
You must be available to start on 14th January 2025.
How we work:
Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week, specifically Tuesday-Thursday.
Our office is located across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London.
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.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview.
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.
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