Commissioning Editor (Journalism)

TL;DR

Commissioning Editor (Journalism): Commissioning and editing high-profile long-form journalism for the FT Weekend magazine with an accent on storytelling and provocative reporting. Focus on identifying new talent, coaching writers through complex drafts, and managing special issues.

Location: Must be based in London (minimum 3 days onsite)

Company

A global news organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, accurate, and insightful journalism.

What you will do

• Commission and edit long-form features for the weekly magazine.
• Plan, commission, and edit special issues.
• Pitch story ideas and source writers from both inside and outside the organisation.
• Coach writers through all stages of reporting and writing, including multiple drafting rounds.
• Optimise content for search and social media, including writing compelling headlines.
• Perform diligent copy-editing and fact-checking with extreme attention to detail.

Requirements

• Experience editing magazine features, narrative long-form, reportage, investigations, or literary nonfiction.
• Proven ability to coach writers and secure access for complex reporting.
• Strong imaginative capacity to generate sophisticated and original coverage.
• Extensive network of professional contacts and skill in scouting new talent.
• Expertise in SEO and digital headline writing.
• Location: Must be based in London (onsite minimum 3 days per week).

Culture & Benefits

• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages.
• Subsidised gym memberships.
• Strong commitment to internal mobility, growth, and professional development.
• Inclusive workplace culture with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.