Digital Marketing Assistant, FT Partner Content (4-month FTC) chez Financial Times

About Us

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. 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 experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

The Role

We’re hiring a Digital Marketing Assistant (FTC) to join our Performance Marketing team within Global Client Services. Based in London, this fixed-term contract (4 months) supports the delivery of commercial content campaigns promoting both FT editorial and branded advertising content.

This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable marketing experience within one of the UK’s most respected media brands, working alongside global colleagues and across a wide variety of platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a global team to deliver commercial content marketing campaigns.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for smooth campaign delivery.

• Collaborate with copywriters and designers to produce assets and copy.

• Assist in campaign monitoring and performance optimisation.

• Contribute to reporting using tools like Google Analytics, FT Web Analytics, and social media insights.

• Participate in weekly team calls, sharing ideas and contributing to project discussions.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in a digital marketing role or relevant internship.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good creative judgement and copywriting capability.

• Numerate and analytical, with attention to detail.

• Proactive, curious and a collaborative team player.

• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable

• Familiarity with social media advertising, YouTube, Google Ads, or Google Analytics.

• Experience in reporting or analysing marketing campaign data.

• An interest in media, journalism or the publishing industry.

What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

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. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

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