About the Role
The FT is seeking a creative and technically skilled Multimedia Producer with 3D animation expertise to produce and edit short-form videos for FT.com, YouTube, and social media. This role involves creating visually compelling motion graphics and clear, audience-focused storytelling to help a global audience understand complex topics, while upholding the FT's brand and journalistic values.
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit short-form videos for FT platforms and social media, including vertical video.
- Collaborate with the Explainers Editor to create impactful, visual-led explainers on key global topics.
- Design and animate clean, modern motion graphics that bring data and stories to life.
- Contribute creative ideas in team meetings and pitch visual approaches for upcoming stories.
- Ensure videos are optimised for platform and audience.
- Work with journalists and other producers to shape scripts, visuals and editorial angles.
- Maintain high production standards while managing multiple projects to deadline.
Requirements
- A strong portfolio showcasing work in video production, editing, and motion graphics.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially After Effects, Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Ability to craft a visual narrative and apply good editorial judgment.
- Knowledge of social-first video formats and trends.
- Strong understanding of design principles, layout, and typography.
- Familiarity with newsrooms or journalistic content.
- Ability to understand and transform data sets between multiple platforms and systems.
- An understanding of the principles of cartography.
Skills
- 3D animation
- Video production
- Video editing
- Motion graphics
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- After Effects
- Adobe Audition
- Premiere Pro
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Visual storytelling
- Editorial judgment
- Social-first video formats
- Design principles
- Layout
- Typography
- Data transformation
Location
- Remote
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Mid-level
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 world-leading news organisation, recognised for its authority, integrity, and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
- At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded.
- The FT offers a warm, collaborative culture with a diverse community of experts.
- The FT provides opportunities that challenge and inspire, allowing for career growth and skill development.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued.
- A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential.
- We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
- We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
