The role
The Financial Times is looking for a London-based video-podcast producer to join our award-winning podcast team. This is an exciting time to join the FT as it looks to expand its video-podcast offering and to reach new audiences with a multi-format approach. This is a fixed‑term contract through to December 2026. You will work closely with the executive producer for podcasts in London and the senior engineer.
You will primarily be responsible for creating full‑length episodes, sizzles and shorts for the FT’s flagship history show The Story of Money, hosted by Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth. Both hosts work mainly out of London with recording set‑ups in their respective bases in Cambridge and Oslo.
The video producer will also work closely with other production teams in the audio unit as we roll out video for other chat shows in our slate of podcasts. This will include show editors, executive producers and producers. Our team runs on collaboration, honesty and flexibility.
The role requires an experienced video editor who can work at a fast pace. You will have a proven track record of developing highly engaging edits on a fast turnaround.
Key responsibilities
* Editing a full‑length 16x9 YouTube cut of our podcasts, YT short clips and a highlight clip of each episode of The Story of Money and other chat‑based podcast shows as required
* Establish efficient video production workflows on The Story of Money and other chat shows
* Training a team of audio producers how to use Adobe Premiere
* Provide other types of full post‑production support as needed including colour grading, noise reduction, and export optimisation for YouTube
* Provide captions, motion graphics, overlays, b-roll, and charts
* Establish a workflow to assist with the rollout of video onto Spotify and Apple
* Advise on technical set‑ups and recording in studio for each recording
* Adept at Adobe Premiere, experience of cutting video podcasts, a show reel and ideally knowledge of other video editing software
* Knowledge and experience of using Descript software
* Is an adept and fast video editor
* Has experience of cutting video podcasts for YouTube and understands the YouTube algorithm
* Has experience training others in the basics of video editing
* Works collaboratively and flexibly
* Has worked in a busy newsroom
* Has a keen eye for detail
* Is passionate about podcasts and video podcasts
* Organised, able to prioritise a busy workload and can work to tight deadlines
What’s in it for you? Our benefits
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.
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.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
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