FT Alphaville is looking for a full-time reporter, probably based in London but possibly New York.
We want someone who can write about nerdy finance stuff in a non-nerdy way. Professional journalistic experience is preferred, but not essential. The only prerequisites are obsessive interests in economics, financial markets, investing and corporate life, paired with a knack for explaining these things in human.
You need to be a natural writer but, if you can bring other skills and talents to the role, please tell us about them. Alphaville has kept evolving since its launch in 2006 — from short-form chat and long-form podcasts to a private message board, two finance festivals, a gallery event and a theatrical happening. Our current set-up includes a touring pub quiz and a merch shop.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape what comes next. So — while writing is the core requirement — we also want to hear about your ideas and enthusiasms. A willingness to get involved with running events is a plus. But if you hate other people, we can work with that too. As an Alphaville reader, you’ll know already that we’re unlike anything else in financial media.
The successful candidate will have unparalleled freedom to come up with ideas and chase the stories they care about. They’ll also enjoy the many benefits of being an FT staffer, such as flexible working, generous annual leave and best-in-class perks. We should also probably mention the sabbatical every four years. What we want most of all is someone who understands what we do and why we do it.
To prove that’s you, please write a short post in the FTAV style (no more than 500 words) that has not already been published. Feel free to get creative, but try to produce something that shows off your ability to explain niche financial or economic topics in an engaging way.
Send the draft post along with a CV and brief cover letter through the FT careers portal, where there’s a full job spec. Shortlisted candidates will be set a writing test, so please don’t waste our time by using AI assistance.
If you have any questions about the role, email us directly. The deadline for applications is end-of-day April 9.
