Managing Editor, Ignites Asia

Financial Times

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
On-site (50% hybrid)
Oversee content production
Manage editorial team
Financial services audience
The Financial Times is seeking a Managing Editor for Ignites Asia, a leading title in the asset management industry, based in Hong Kong. The role requires a proven editorial leader to oversee content production and manage a seven-person editorial team, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in producing high-quality journalism for a financial services audience

Job Summary

  • The Financial Times is seeking a proven editorial leader and people manager as managing editor of Ignites Asia, the Asian asset management industry's leading title.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day publication cycle, managing and coaching a team of reporters, and monitoring online statistics to gauge editorial quality.
  • The FT offers a hybrid working model, generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, and opportunities to give back to the community.

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The Financial Times is seeking a Managing Editor for Ignites Asia, a leading title in the asset management industry, based in Hong Kong. The role requires a proven editorial leader to oversee content production and manage a seven-person editorial team, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in producing high-quality journalism for a financial services audience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • oversee content production
  • manage editorial team
  • financial services audience
  • original reporting
  • daily or wire publication experience

Nice-to-have

  • nurture and develop talent
  • advance industry dialogue
  • creative approach to work
  • rigorous critical thought-provoking journalism

Key Requirements

  • At least seven years of business reporting and/or editing experience
  • Experience helping reporters develop and advance
  • Experience working a beat
  • Ability to recognise and respond to readers' needs

Work Rights

Not specified

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