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Multimedia Producer

Financial Times
London
2 months ago
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About us

The Financial Times is one of the worlds 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 youre given the chance to reach millions create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm collaborative culture youll 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 youll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

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.

The role

The FT is looking for a creative and technically skilled Multimedia Producer on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Working closely with the Explainers Editor as well as reporters designers the social media and video teams and editors across the newsroom youll produce and edit shortform videos that appear on YouTube and social media. This includes creating visually compelling motion graphics and clear audiencefocused storytelling.

Youll play a key role in developing engaging highquality video content that helps our global audience make sense of the world.

Were looking for someone who can think editorially and visually who can make our content stand out clarify complex topics and stay true to the FTs brand and journalistic values. And we are looking for someone who understands how to engage a younger cohort.

Key responsibilities:

  • Produce and edit shortform videos for FT platforms and social media including vertical video
  • Collaborate with the Explainers Editor to create impactful visualled explainers on key global topics
  • Design and animate clean modern motion graphics that bring data and stories to life
  • Contribute creative ideas in team meetings and pitch visual approaches for upcoming stories
  • Ensure videos are optimised for platform and audience
  • Work with journalists and other producers to shape scripts visuals and editorial angles
  • Maintain high production standards while managing multiple projects to deadline

You should have:

  • A strong portfolio showcasing your work in video production editing and motion graphics
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud especially After Effects Adobe Audition Premiere Pro Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Ability to craft a visual narrative and apply good editorial judgment
  • Knowledge of socialfirst video formats and trends what works and why
  • Strong understanding of design principles layout and typography

It would be good to have:

  • Experience with 3D animation tools (such as Blender) and/or map tools (QGIS Google Earth Studio etc) is a definite plus
  • Familiarity with newsrooms or journalistic content
  • Ability to understand and transform data sets between multiple platforms and systems

Who you are:

  • Positive creative curious and collaborative with a strong visual eye and an editorial brain
  • Confident juggling multiple projects under pressure
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Interested in global affairs business technology or economics
  • Proactive in experimenting with new tools techniques and formats

Please submit your application by the end of the day Wednesday 30th April 2025.

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 use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other readerfacing content. For specific and preapproved 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.

Whats in it for you Our benefits

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing bestinclass 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 availablehere.

Weve embraced a 50 hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging inperson camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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 emailand a member of our team will be happy to help.

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Key Skills
Advertising Management,ABAP,EMS,HSSE,Informatica,ITI
Employment Type :Full Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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