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