Commissioning Editor, Project Publishing (Journalism)

Location: London, United Kingdom. FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite at least three days per week, subject to role requirements and review.

Company

hirify.global is a global news organisation producing trusted, accurate, and impartial journalism for readers worldwide.

What you will do

• Produce individual reports, projects, and series from initial concept through print and online publication.
• Write or commission synopses and commission articles, graphics, video, and other multimedia content.
• Edit, fact-check, revise, and prepare content for online and print deadlines.
• Coordinate with editorial desks, bureaux, specialist writers, senior editors, and freelance contributors on feasibility, scheduling, and commissioning.
• Review video edits and graphics for sign-off and collaborate with FT Live to adapt event content for readers.
• Pitch innovative editorial projects and work with news, audience engagement, and social media teams to promote published content.

Requirements

• Knowledge of core hirify.global editorial subjects, including business, science, technology, sustainability, climate health, law, education, and regional coverage.
• Excellent communication skills for working with editorial desks and internal and external reporters.
• Strong copy-editing and fact-checking ability.
• Familiarity with content management systems and the ability to embed video and graphics.
• Experience collaborating with events teams and managing editorial projects.
• Ability to work onsite in London at least three days per week, subject to role requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience developing innovative online formats and special reports.
• Experience working across a broad range of editorial subjects.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace with support for professional growth and wellbeing.
• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages and subsidised gym memberships.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Flexible working requests are considered, although not all patterns are suitable for editorial roles.

Hiring process

• Applications should be submitted by the end of the day on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
• Written application materials and test submissions should reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, and experience; AI use in the application process is monitored.
• Reasonable adjustments are available for the application and interview process.