US Newsroom Summer Internship

About Us 

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of 1.4 million, more than one million of which are digital subscriptions. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news, and services for the global business community.  We have offices in more than 35 cities, including London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, Sofia, San Francisco, and Tokyo. 

Our Internships

We are looking for passionate and motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism to join our team. We take a hands-on approach and expect our interns to meaningfully contribute to our award-winning US newsroom. 

This program is a ten week summer internship taking place June-August 2025. This internship is paid $16.50 per hour for 40 hours per week. The schedule involves a five day working week, with the days and hours dependent on newsroom demands. The team is in a hybrid work environment, with the intern expected to be in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the US.

The Team

The FT’s US editorial summer internship is an opportunity for talented, ambitious journalists to experience and contribute to a multimedia newsroom serving a global audience early in their career.

The work involved will be as varied as the news agenda, but we are looking for candidates who can be flexible enough to research and write their own stories in consultation with news editors, assist senior correspondents with reporting, help with curation and take on digital projects that augment our coverage.

What you’ll work on

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain reporting experience. Responsibilities may include; pitching, reporting, writing stories, conducting interviews, newsletter curation, data reporting and carrying out research. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with FT staffers on special projects as needed. 

What we're looking for

• A proven interest in journalism and some experience in or knowledge of the areas in which the FT excels 
• A passion for global financial markets, companies, and economies
• Knowledge of business, economics and financial markets would be an advantage
• The initiative to propose story ideas and execute them 
• The ability to use multiple resources and analyse documents during research
• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, understanding the importance of deadlines and accuracy 
• Proficiency in writing and reporting across all platforms and formats
• Solid news judgement and high ethical standards
   

Please submit your application by November 16 and be sure to include the following documents in your application 

• Resume
• A cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit, and your interest in joining our team 
• 3 writing samples/clips
   

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for all employees to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Further Information

At the FT, we know our most valuable resources are our people and we embrace our employees’ unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer that seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 

Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.