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FT Specialist is offering an internal opportunity to join its Journalism Fellowship Program, a one-year rotational program running from September 7, 2026, through August 27, 2027.

Fellows will rotate across editorial teams, gaining hands-on experience in reporting, interviewing, research, and content production while working alongside reporters, editors, and subject matter experts across FT Specialist.

The program is designed for colleagues interested in developing journalism and storytelling skills and gaining exposure to specialist business reporting. Fellows will receive ongoing mentorship and coaching from senior editorial leaders throughout the program.

• Participate in a year-long rotational program across different editorial teams.
• Gain hands-on experience in news gathering, interviewing, document analysis, and story crafting.
• Produce content in various formats including written articles, video, and graphics.
• Attend editorial meetings and collaborate with editors and peers.
• Build a portfolio of published clips and cultivate professional sources.
• Receive regular mentorship from a group managing editor.

• Recent undergraduate degree (Master's degree holders are not eligible).
• No prior journalism experience required.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within the field of journalism.
• Eagerness to uncover and communicate compelling stories.
• Curiosity about business and economic topics.

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, health coverage, 401k and company match, 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.

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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

This role pays a salary of $66,300 for the year. The disclosed salary estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

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