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About the Role

The Financial Times is seeking a graphics journalist for its Visual and Data team. This role involves creating high-quality visuals and web pages, collaborating with diverse teams, and using technical skills to explain news to readers.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories suitable for visual storytelling, ranging from major global events to long-running themes.
• Collaborate with designers, editors, reporters, and engineers to integrate data, multimedia, and text for reader communication.
• Produce embeddable graphics for fast-paced stories and in-depth visual projects.
• Work with reporters across the FT's global network.

Requirements

• Interest in global business, finance, economics, geopolitics, trade, and tech.
• Awareness of visual storytelling and data visualization techniques.
• Experience creating bespoke data visualizations and multimedia layouts using React or similar web frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python, with strong statistical thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to adapt to changing technical and editorial needs under tight deadlines.
• Skilled in multitasking, managing multiple projects, and owning the visual aspects of stories.
• Experience using AI tools responsibly, ensuring quality and accuracy.

Skills

• React
• R
• Python
• Data visualization
• Multimedia
• Visual storytelling
• AI tools

Location

• Onsite (minimum 3 days per week)

Work Type

• Onsite
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Not specified

Education Level

• Not specified

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Medical cover
• Inclusive parental leave packages
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Opportunities to give back to the community

About the Company

• The Financial Times is a leading global news organization known for its authority, integrity, and accuracy.
• The FT's mission is to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
• The company fosters a culture of curiosity and rewards ambitious thinking.
• FT offers opportunities to reach millions, create impactful work, and deliver impartial journalism.
• The company provides a warm, collaborative culture with a diverse community of experts.
• FT supports employee growth, career aspirations, and wellbeing.
• The FT offers challenging and inspiring opportunities for career development.
• The FT values original reporting, great writing, and intelligent commentary.

Equal Opportunity

• The Financial Times believes in the power of unique perspectives and values all voices.
• The FT is committed to creating a supportive workplace where employees can be themselves.
• The organization is dedicated to removing barriers, particularly for underrepresented groups.
• The FT is a disability confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory.
• Reasonable adjustments and personalization are available during the application process and for interviews.