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This is a unique opportunity to work in the heart of an international newsroom producing world-class journalism. It is an exciting role for someone with superior administration skills to work with the varying deadlines and needs of FT reporters and editors. You will need to juggle your individual tasks and responsibilities whilst also managing and supporting the team of Editorial Assistants. The ability to prioritise the multiple demands of the newsroom and the News Editor is vital in this position. This position is located in the FT newsroom and is part of the Editorial Management team.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the planning and coordination of key Editorial business activities and processes, including travel and expenses
Lead and manage the performance and development of the Editorial Assistants
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people in Editorial Management, the newsroom and across the FT
Anticipate and plan for key events in the Editorial calendar (e.g. political party conferences)
Oversee newsroom rotas and projects for the news editor
Be the Editorial lead on contributor rights management and payments
Adhere to Editorial and FT policies and provide guidance to staff where needed
Support and advise on Editorial-wide programmes and initiatives
Provide general administrative support to all Editorial staff
Requirements:
Senior experience in administration management
Experience managing a team or mentoring junior colleagues
Experience working closely with senior stakeholders
Managed critical business processes and provided advice to senior management
Superior organisational skills
Experience of successfully managing projects and tasks to tight deadlines
Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems without escalating unnecessarily
An interest in understanding the FT business beyond Editorial
Good knowledge and appreciation of FT content and journalism