Public Policy Editor

Financial Times; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

The Role

The FT is looking to hire a Public Policy editor.

You will lead our Public Policy team and deliver impactful coverage in key areas, including regulation, productivity, education and health, and on the workings of the British state, both inside Whitehall and beyond.

The beat is expressly wide-ranging and entrepreneurial, and requires collaboration with colleagues across the FT’s newsroom. The job is deliberately positioned outside the parliamentary lobby, but requires close coordination with Westminster colleagues to explore the gaps between political rhetoric and on-the-ground delivery.

This is a role for an energetic and confident reporter who wants to set the agenda. As well as the ability to deliver news and scoops using an extensive contacts book, the successful applicant will be comfortable crunching detail, analysing data and writing about policy issues in full colour from across the UK, in the service of illustrating emerging trends and holding the government to account.

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Wednesday 30th April 2025.

What’s in it for you? Our benefits

Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.