Podcast Summer Intern

Role overview: The internship will offer hands-on experience pitching, reporting and producing audio stories for the FT's flagship daily podcast, the FT News Briefing. We are looking for candidates with a proven interest in multimedia journalism and some experience in podcast production. Knowledge of business, economics and financial markets is an advantage, and having the ideas and initiative to propose stories and execute them is a must.

Key responsibilities: Researching and pitching audio story ideas which draw from the full range of FT coverage: business, finance and culture Gathering tape and archive audio to bring stories to life Coordinating and recording interview with FT journalists and other guests Producing and editing elements of the FT News Briefing, with guidance from its team leader Required skills/experience Audio or podcast experience preferred (Internship or other courses) Good writing and editing skills Strong communication and organisational skills Interest in finance and business news Must have experience working with Descript or similar editing software Our commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace 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 comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination. 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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. The use of AI Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. For this reason, FT editorial staff do not use AI tools to write articles or create reader-facing content. AI may be used in specific, pre-approved cases to assist with research, such as in data investigations. We expect internship applicants to refrain from using AI in writing tests or written materials submitted during the application process. All submissions must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. Candidates may use AI to assist with research and interview preparation. However, the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure fairness and transparency for all applicants.