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Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. We’re a digital-first organization made up of journalists, technologists, product managers, event planners, strategists, commercial and finance experts, marketing and communications specialists - and much more. Our strength is in our employees.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We’ll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.
FT Live overview:
FT Live is the events division of the Financial Times.
For over 130 years, the Financial Times has been recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. FT Live builds on this legacy through events that examine critical trends and developments shaping industries, economies and the world we live in.
From bespoke briefings to award-winning annual summits, FT Live events deliver crucial business intelligence and the opportunity to make valuable connections, digitally and in-person, regionally and globally.
Summary of internship role:
This internship opportunity will be pertinent to an individual interested in exploring a career in the events space.
The internship is a 10 week program, and for this particular role will start mid-May
In this role, you will support the content, marketing and sales functions by:
- Assisting with researching themes and writing copy for event agendas, and helping to recruit speakers
- Assisting with writing marketing email copy, creating social media tiles and sponsor marketing packs
- Helping with research to build a sales target list, including:
- Sourcing intel on sponsors of competing events
- Identifying decision-makers
- Researching their contact details
- Helping to run events (on backend if digital, or at in-person events)
- Managing website updates for content and marketing elements
Further information
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $16/hr. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations
We are an equal opportunity employer, and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those who are unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely-held religious belief or a medical disability where it does not pose an undue hardship on the Company.At the FT, we know our most valuable resources are our people and we embrace our employees’ unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer that seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. We aim to treat all employees in a fair and consistent manner, promote good working relationships to encourage high standards of conduct and performance within a work environment free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.
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