The Role
You will be responsible for all aspects of online editorial production work, from preparing stories for the web to picture selection and homepage publishing. You will write stand firsts, headlines and picture captions for FT.com while ensuring production quality is consistent with the FT brand.
In addition, you will moderate readers’ comments and update the homepages and special/in-depth pages. Hyperlinking, tagging and embedding pictures and multimedia are other essential duties of this role.
You must have a good knowledge of the business world, possess sound news judgement and have the ability and willingness to adapt to the FT’s editing style and meet its high standards.
You should be able to work in a revise role and have the confidence and communication skills to mentor junior staff.
The Applicant…
● Should have a proven track record in media, preferably for both print and online, as well as the ability to adhere to very strict editorial standards
● Must be able to demonstrate project management skills, including the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions
● Must be able to produce quality work within daily deadlines
● Should have a genuine interest in news and the ability to work with minimum supervision
● Should have a sharp eye for detail
● Should have the ability to learn new technical skills quickly
● Ideally, would have had experience working as a production editor for a quality business website, publication or other media organisation with a global audience
Apply for this job if…
● You have a sharp eye for detail
● You possess an excellent command of written and spoken English
● You have a degree in Journalism, Social Sciences, Humanities, English Literature or a related course
● You adapt quickly to new software and working practices
● You thrive in a fast-paced news environment with tight production deadlines
● You have had at least six years experience as an editor or journalist in a quality media organisation
● You are willing to work on a variable shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
Filipino journalists who are working abroad are welcome to apply for this job.
If you have the qualities we are looking for, send your application with full details of your qualifications, references and work history to editorialcareers.manila@ft.com. Please state your current and expected salary (PHP).
Note: This is a Manila local hire – local terms and conditions apply. This position is open only to applicants with the right to work in the Philippines.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Financial Times Electronic Publishing Philippines Inc.
42nd Floor, Philamlife Tower
8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
More information here.
You will be responsible for all aspects of online editorial production work, from preparing stories for the web to picture selection and homepage publishing. You will write stand firsts, headlines and picture captions for FT.com while ensuring production quality is consistent with the FT brand.
In addition, you will moderate readers’ comments and update the homepages and special/in-depth pages. Hyperlinking, tagging and embedding pictures and multimedia are other essential duties of this role.
You must have a good knowledge of the business world, possess sound news judgement and have the ability and willingness to adapt to the FT’s editing style and meet its high standards.
You should be able to work in a revise role and have the confidence and communication skills to mentor junior staff.
The Applicant…
● Should have a proven track record in media, preferably for both print and online, as well as the ability to adhere to very strict editorial standards
● Must be able to demonstrate project management skills, including the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions
● Must be able to produce quality work within daily deadlines
● Should have a genuine interest in news and the ability to work with minimum supervision
● Should have a sharp eye for detail
● Should have the ability to learn new technical skills quickly
● Ideally, would have had experience working as a production editor for a quality business website, publication or other media organisation with a global audience
Apply for this job if…
● You have a sharp eye for detail
● You possess an excellent command of written and spoken English
● You have a degree in Journalism, Social Sciences, Humanities, English Literature or a related course
● You adapt quickly to new software and working practices
● You thrive in a fast-paced news environment with tight production deadlines
● You have had at least six years experience as an editor or journalist in a quality media organisation
● You are willing to work on a variable shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
Filipino journalists who are working abroad are welcome to apply for this job.
If you have the qualities we are looking for, send your application with full details of your qualifications, references and work history to editorialcareers.manila@ft.com. Please state your current and expected salary (PHP).
Note: This is a Manila local hire – local terms and conditions apply. This position is open only to applicants with the right to work in the Philippines.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Financial Times Electronic Publishing Philippines Inc.
42nd Floor, Philamlife Tower
8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
More information here.
