FT is starting a standalone podcast
The Financial Times is launching “The Story of Money,” its first standalone multi-platform podcast. The podcast is free and will start on April 22. Available across major podcast platforms and YouTube, the weekly show marks a significant step in building out the FT’s video and audio strategy to reach new audiences. Hosted by FT columnist […]
FT taps Stott as South Asia bureau chief
The Financial Times has appointed Michael Stott as South Asia bureau chief to lead coverage of India, the world’s fastest growing large economy. Stott is a member of the FT’s editorial board and a veteran foreign correspondent. He will lead the FT’s coverage of political, economic, diplomatic and business news from New Delhi while overseeing […]
Bloomberg hires LeeMaster as editor on deals team
Liana Baker, U.S. deals managing editor at Bloomberg News, sent out the following in Wednesday: I want to welcome Tim LeeMaster as an editor on the Deals team in New York. He starts this week and joins from FT Specialist, where he developed and led Health Payer Specialist, a news product focused on health insurers. Over […]
Bloomberg hires two for equality coverage
Nikki Waller, managing editor for equality and work coverage at Bloomberg News, sent out the following to the staff: Everyone, I’m delighted to share news about two excellent additions to our Equality coverage team. Abha Bhattarai joins us from the Washington Post to become Equality Team Leader. Abha has spent 16 years at the Post, covering […]
FT seeks a US justice correspondent
The Financial Times is looking for an enterprising correspondent to join our Washington DC bureau as US Justice Correspondent. This is a demanding and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to break agenda-setting stories and deliver insightful analysis at a moment of profound changes to the US justice system under president Donald Trump. The successful candidate […]
FT hires Lawson as a columnist
Nigella Lawson will join the Financial Times as a columnist. Her first column will appear on April 4. An internationally renowned writer, broadcaster and cook, Nigella Lawson has presented highly-acclaimed TV series for the BBC and Channel 4 and is the author of twelve bestselling books which together have sold more than 12 million copies […]
FT seeks a greater China correspondent
The Financial Times is seeking a seasoned correspondent to cover Taiwan, regional security and to look across the strait at Chinese elite politics and the People’s Liberation Army. In terms of military power, political influence and the semiconductor industry, Taiwan lies at the heart of the contest between the US and China, creating the opportunity […]
FT seeks a US business correspondent
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organizations, globally recognized for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism […]
Financial Times sells The Next Web
Tekpon has acquired 100% of the The Next Web media and events brands, which cover and hold events around the European technology industry, from the Financial Times. Terms were not disclosed. Alexandru Stan of The Next Web writes, “The transaction is Tekpon’s largest investment in media and events so far. It broadens the company’s reach […]
Barber, former FT editor, to write for Breaker
Lionel Barber, the former editor at The Financial Times from 2005 to 2020, is joining media news site Breaker to write about the media industry. Lachlan Cartwright of Breaker writes, “It is a true privilege and a pleasure that Barber is joining Breaker to give his unique insight on the state of the media from […]
