FT seeks Asia editor for MandateWire
MandateWire is a successful subscription publication that tracks and analyses the investment activities of institutional investors in Europe, North America and Asia. The Editor for MandateWire Asia, based in Hong Kong, will report to the Managing Editor of FT Asset Management. The Editor will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team of reporters […]
A financial news CTO explains his job
Martin Bryan of TheNextWeb.com interviewed John O’Donovan, the chief technology officer of The Financial Times, about his job. Here is an excerpt: Anything else you can tell us about what you’re working on? Our editorial team are continually exploring different ways to tell a story using data, providing a richer level of analysis by proving […]
Lionel Barber, editor of FT, on changes at the paper
Here is the full memo from Financial Times editor Lionel Barber on changes at the paper: We are now ready to take the next steps in our successful “digital first” strategy. This is an exciting but also challenging opportunity for all journalists at the Financial Times. It means changes in work practices, a further shift […]
Financial Times moving to single print edition
The Financial Times plans a path-breaking changes to the production of its printed newspaper that appear to be the penultimate step towards becoming a digital-only publication, reports Roy Greenslade of The Guardian in London. Greenslade writes, “A lengthy memo sent yesterday afternoon to staff by the editor, Lionel Barber, stated that the pink paper plans […]
Financial Times launches LatAm Confidential
The Financial Times has launched a premium news service about Latin America called LatAm Confidential. Richard Lapperof LatAm Confidential writes, “Launched in September 2013, LatAm Confidential incorporates Brazil Confidential, extending our analysis of macroeconomic developments, consumer markets, resources and the progress of infrastructure projects to the whole of the Latin American region. We will cover Latin America […]
Financial Times reboots app
Business newspaper The Financial Times has introduced a refreshed version of its web app for visitors using an iPhone, iPad or Windows 8 device, reports Doug Drinkwater of The Tab Times. Drinkwater writes, “The daily newspaper announced the redesigned site on Wednesday and the changes see the inclusion of a customizable content hub where readers […]
FT names new foreign editor
The Financial Times announced Monday the appointment of Roula Khalaf as foreign editor and assistant editor, effective Oct. 15. With 13 years experience as the FT’s Middle East editor, Khalaf takes on this new strategic role to support the FT and its global network of foreign correspondents. “Roula has been an outstanding Middle East editor […]
Ishmael joins FT as VP of communities
The Financial Times has appointed Stacy-Marie Ishmael as its vice president of communities, a newly created role focusing on growing reader engagement and deepening the relationship with its audience across an increasing number of channels. Ishmael’s appointment comes as the FT’s global social media community has grown to reach more than five million people worldwide […]
Gina Chon joins Financial Times
Business journalist Gina Chon, who most recently was at Quartz, has joined the Financial Times to cover U.S. regulatory stories. Chon reports to Richard McGregor, the FT’s Washington bureau chief. Chon had been at Quartz, the business news site run by The Atlantic, for less than a year. She previously was at The Wall Street […]
Bloomberg: Financial Times is not for sale
Chris Smith of New York Magazine interviewed New York mayor Michael Bloomberg about a number of issues, including whether he’d buy the Financial Times, which has rumored to be for sale. Here is an excerpt: Does the future of journalism include you owning the Financial Times or the New York Times? The Financial Times is […]
