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About the Role
The Financial Times is seeking aspiring Black foreign correspondents for a six-month World Desk fellowship in London. This paid fellowship offers a unique opportunity to report on global news, learn the craft of journalism, and gain insight into digital storytelling, with the goal of preparing fellows for a career as a foreign correspondent.
Responsibilities
- Work with editors to help deliver ground-breaking coverage.
- Work closely with London-based regional editors (Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East) assisting with their coverage.
- Support the global network of correspondents with research and ideas for data and visual elements.
- Write own stories.
- Conceive and craft an "FT story" with mentoring from senior FT editors.
Requirements
- Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Display a keen interest in international affairs.
- Want to pursue a career in journalism covering global news.
- Be capable of keeping a cool head under deadline pressure.
- Care deeply about writing accurately and objectively.
- Some experience in journalism is preferable but not essential.
- Career change applications are welcome.
- This opportunity is designed for Black candidates to help address historical under-representation in the media and support greater diversity.
- Applicants must refrain from using AI in test submissions.
- Written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills, and experiences.
- AI can be employed as a tool to help with research and interview readiness.
Skills
- Writing clear crisp copy
- Reporting on complex and sensitive stories
- Cutting-edge digital journalism
- Story-telling
- Research
- Data visualization
Location
- London
Work Type
- Fellowship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry level
Salary/Compensations
- £2,500 monthly bursary
Benefits
- Mentoring from senior FT editors
- Opportunities for short-term stints on other editorial desks
About the Company
- The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally 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’s global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates the FT from the pack and engages subscribers.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe everyone should have a fair opportunity to contribute, succeed, and reach their full potential.
- Our commitment is to be an employer role model, grounded in inclusion and fairness for all.
- We want every application to receive fair and thoughtful consideration.
- We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
- Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview.