Opinion and Analysis Internships

The FT’s opinion and analysis desk covers the oped, leader/letters and Big Read pages as well as The FT View. We work to a daily schedule for digital, print and podcasts. 

We are looking for our Winter and Spring Interns.

We are looking for interns with:

 ● Study/experience in financial/business journalism 

● Interest in Opinion/Comment, our columnists and a knowledge of world affairs and/or global markets and business 

● Experience in audio/podcast production and editing  

Successful applicants will be scrupulous, diligent, agile and full of ideas

Key intern duties include, but not limited to: 

 ● Fact checking 

 ● House-keeping duties, such as collating diversity data  

● Podcast production and editing 

● Curating and organising content  

You may also help with letters to the editor and on call-outs to readers. While this is not a writing job, you will have the opportunity to pitch stories for an FT byline. We are looking for an enthusiasm for journalism and a genuine interest in the FT, business, economics, geopolitics and current affairs. 

The internship is for graduates initially for one month, extendable to three months, working 35 hours per week. 

To apply please submit:

• CV

• Covering letter : please indicate if you are applying for January-April OR April-July OR BOTH

• Samples of writing in English (ideally journalistic)

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. 

For the internship starting in January, you must be available to start on 14th January 2025.

How we work

Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week, specifically Tuesday-Thursday.

Our office is located across the street from St. Paul’s Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London. There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House, St. Paul’s, Bank or Barbican.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 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. 

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. 

About the Financial Times

Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. Our global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates us from the pack and engages our subscribers.