Assistant Companies News Editor (Corporate Journalism)

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

Company

hirify.global is a global news organisation delivering impartial, accurate and authoritative journalism.

What you will do

• Commission sharp news stories and original analysis with other editors.
• Maintain a pipeline of scoops and strong reads for prime homepage placement.
• Edit stories for appropriate length, pace and impact, including high-profile scoops and corporate deep dives.
• Coordinate coverage with correspondents and desks in New York, Hong Kong and Markets.
• Project stories to the main news desk with strong headlines and graphics to maximise audience reach.
• Develop longer-term data projects with long-form and visual journalism teams.

Requirements

• Business knowledge and a reporting background.
• Experience as an accomplished reporter and writer of corporate stories is ideal.
• Strong news judgment, communication and planning skills.
• Ability to handle longer investigative stories and legally contentious pieces with sound editorial judgment.
• Experience working to tight deadlines and producing stories quickly during breaking news.
• Ability to work collaboratively with editors, correspondents and other desks.

Nice to have

• Experience editing long-form stories.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive working culture with support for professional growth, career development and wellbeing.
• Generous annual leave, medical cover and inclusive parental leave packages.
• Subsidised gym membership and opportunities to contribute to the community.
• Weekend and some early morning shifts are required as part of the team rota.
• Editorial staff are expected to work onsite at least three days per week, subject to role requirements and review.

Hiring process

• Submit the application by the end of the day on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
• Written materials and test submissions must be a genuine reflection of the applicant’s own knowledge, skills and experience; applicants should not use AI in test submissions.
• AI use throughout the application process is monitored, and reasonable adjustments can be requested for the application or interview.