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About the Role

Supporting the Financial Times’ commercial marketing activities in the US, the US Marketing Executive coordinates strategic partnerships, client events, marketing campaigns, and activations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in commercial marketing, events, and partnerships within a global media organisation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out commercial partnerships and client activations, adjusting delivery to maximise impact for US audiences.
• Run marketing materials and partnership outputs in collaboration with external partners and internal clients.
• Handle partnership timelines and help ensure agreed benefits are delivered.
• Proactively find opportunities to promote FT commercial initiatives and maximise partner engagement.
• Support the organisation and delivery of client events, including breakfasts, dinners, receptions, and hospitality experiences.
• Handle event logistics including venues, invitations, guest lists, branded materials, catering, gifting, and on-site support.
• Lead attendee communications and registration, proactively addressing issues as they arise.
• Help ensure events are delivered to a high standard and provide an excellent client experience.
• Support marketing efforts for FT Weekend and HTSI commercial partnerships across arts, luxury, and cultural events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across commercial, editorial, brand, and events teams to coordinate campaign activity.
• Build and maintain effective day-to-day relationships with partner organisations and suppliers.
• Take charge of delivering US marketing campaigns and communications.
• Develop and send localized marketing content including emails, newsletters, invitations, and event materials.
• Make sure global campaigns are suitably customized for the US market.
• Run localised marketing content on platforms such as LinkedIn, Pardot, and Salesforce, serving as the regional marketing contact for campaign delivery.
• Monitor audience engagement and campaign performance, providing recommendations to optimise local marketing activity and inform future campaigns.
• Liaise with colleagues across US and UK commercial marketing, sales, FT Live, and brand teams to support campaign delivery, representing local market requirements.
• Run meetings, timelines, and project updates, proactively keeping collaborators informed of progress.
• Respond to partner and collaborator enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain marketing calendars, project trackers, and partnership documentation.
• Coordinate branded merchandise, print production, and shipping for events and activations.
• Handle reporting on campaign and event performance, highlighting relevant insights and findings.
• Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and purchase orders.

Requirements

• 1–2 years’ experience in a marketing, events, communications or related role; relevant internship experience will also be considered.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple marketing projects and deadlines simultaneously, prioritising effectively with limited day-to-day oversight.
• Confidence using Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets and Google Slides.
• A proactive, collaborative, and positive approach to work, with the confidence to take initiative and progress tasks independently.
• A strong sense of ownership, with a proactive, resourceful approach and eagerness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with a range of collaborators.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling contending priorities.
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to support events outside normal office hours where required.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality client experiences.
• Experience supporting events or hospitality programmes.
• Familiarity with CRM or marketing platforms such as Salesforce, Pardot, or similar email marketing systems.
• An interest in media, luxury, arts, culture, or B2B marketing.
• Experience collaborating with external partners, agencies, or suppliers.

Skills

• Google Workspace
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Salesforce
• Pardot
• Email marketing systems

Location

• US

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 1-2 years

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000–$75,000

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Health coverage
• 401k and company match
• Inclusive parental leave packages
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Opportunities to give back to the community

About the Company

• The Financial Times ranks among the top news organisations globally, known for its authority, integrity, and accuracy.
• Its mission is to provide quality information and services around the world.
• At the FT, curiosity flourishes and daring thinking is valued.
• Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
• In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of authorities who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
• Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you.
• Without a set route, you’ll uncover new skills and build a career that can lead you anywhere.
• Develop a notable career at the FT.

Equal Opportunity

• At the FT, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed.
• We welcome and value different perspectives and strive to ensure all employees are heard and supported.
• We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves and have the flexibility they need to balance their work and personal lives.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and follow all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination.
• We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
• Please inform us if you need any reasonable accommodations or personalization during the application process or to support your attendance at an interview.
• Should you wish to talk about your needs or have any inquiries, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will gladly assist you.