Editorial Operations Manager

Location: London; FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. Flexible working requests may be considered, but not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.

Company

hirify.global is a global news organisation delivering journalism and information services worldwide.

What you will do

• Manage Editorial’s global operations and support a complex 600-person journalistic enterprise.
• Oversee editorial data contracts, including subscriptions, market data, photography, and satellite agencies, in collaboration with Procurement and Legal.
• Manage Editorial data and contract budgets, retainer payments, and related financial oversight.
• Manage overseas Editorial bureau operations, including local compliance, leases, and facilities.
• Oversee journalist equipment requirements with Product & Tech, Cyber Security, and IT to ensure alignment with company policies.
• Represent Editorial on the Health & Safety committee, manage Editorial office spaces with Facilities, act as a key newsroom operations contact, and support ad hoc projects and cover for colleagues in the Managing Editor’s Office.

Requirements

• Confidence and competence to manage a highly complex 600-person journalistic enterprise.
• Responsive and clear communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and manage priorities effectively.
• Budget awareness and understanding of Editorial priorities and strategy.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential matters.

Nice to have

• A sense of humour, patience, and resilience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive culture with support for professional growth, career aspirations, and wellbeing.
• Generous annual leave.
• Medical cover and inclusive parental leave packages.
• Subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to contribute to the community.
• Reasonable adjustments and personalisation are available during the application process and interviews.

Hiring process

• Applications should be submitted by the end of the day on Monday 9 November 2026.
• Applications are reviewed by a member of the recruitment team rather than by AI.
• Applicants should not use AI in test submissions; use of AI throughout the application process is monitored.