Head of Communications, Editorial

Location: London; hybrid model requiring staff to work onsite 50% of the time

Company

hirify.global is a globally recognised news organisation delivering quality information and services worldwide, with a focus on authoritative, accurate and impartial journalism.

What you will do

• Lead communications strategies for the FT’s editorial brands, products and formats, including FT, FT Weekend, HTSI, audio and newsletters.
• Develop proactive campaigns for major editorial initiatives, launches, investigations, franchises and strategic priorities.
• Build the external profiles of editorial talent through broadcast, podcasts, speaking engagements, events and other influential platforms.
• Advise the editor and senior editorial leadership on sensitive, complex and reputational issues, including messaging, Q&As and supporting materials.
• Coordinate global editorial communications with regional colleagues, particularly in New York and Hong Kong, and collaborate with brand, reader revenue and commercial teams while respecting editorial independence.
• Lead, manage and develop a small editorial communications team.

Requirements

• Significant experience developing and delivering high-impact communications strategies, ideally in media, journalism or another complex, high-profile organisation.
• Sophisticated understanding of the global media landscape and strong interest in journalism, news and current affairs.
• Understanding of forces reshaping the global media industry, including artificial intelligence, changing audience behaviours and evolving distribution.
• Proven record of developing proactive media campaigns and building the profiles of senior leaders and high-profile talent.
• Significant experience advising senior stakeholders on sensitive, complex or reputational issues, with excellent judgement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex subjects into clear, engaging narratives.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with confidence working with senior editors, journalists and commercial colleagues while respecting editorial independence.
• Experience leading, managing and developing communications professionals, setting priorities, inspiring confidence and supporting team development.

Culture & Benefits

• Warm, collaborative and inclusive culture supporting professional growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
• Hybrid working with staff required to work onsite 50% of the time; flexible working requests are considered subject to role suitability and review.
• Benefits vary by location and include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave, subsidised gym memberships and community volunteering opportunities.
• Reasonable adjustments and personalisation are available for the application process and interviews.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed by a member of the recruitment team rather than by AI.
• Applicants may use AI to assist with their application, but all submitted information must be authentic and accurately represent their skills, experience and qualifications.
• Legitimate applications must be submitted through the official hirify.global careers site; the FT will not request financial information, payments or referrals to third parties.