Career journeys at the FT

At the FT, your next career opportunity could be just a few steps away. We believe in empowering our people to grow, develop and shape their careers without needing to look elsewhere. Whether you’re curious to explore a different part of the business, ready to build on your strengths, or keen to take on a fresh challenge, internal mobility is one of the most powerful ways to grow with us.

The FT is a place where innovation, collaboration and ambition are encouraged at every turn. You’re already working with colleagues who support each other’s development, and leaders who value your potential as much as your performance. As part of a global organisation driven by purpose and powered by trust, you have access to a wide network of roles and learning opportunities designed to help you thrive. There’s no one-size-fits-all career path at the FT - just a supportive environment where you can follow your curiosity and discover where it leads.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

The role

The FT is looking for a dynamic and ambitious journalist to join our Brussels Bureau and commission, edit and contribute to our agenda-setting Europe Express newsletter. 

The newsletter, which is published Monday to Friday, is a premium subscriber product highly valued for its authoritative coverage of both the EU institutions and European countries. It reaches key decision-makers and global readers seeking to understand the continent’s dynamic news flow. With insight and exclusive reporting, it covers economic and foreign policy, national politics in individual countries and key legislative developments in Brussels. 

As its editor, you will work closely with Henry Foy, the lead writer of Europe Express and Brussels bureau chief. You will be expected to follow political debates, policy-making processes and economic developments in multiple countries to generate ideas for content. 

You will also be expected to write for the newsletter regularly, and to be a fully-fledged reporter in the Brussels Bureau with dedicated beats  – generating scoops and story ideas for our broader coverage of EU affairs and writing longer feature articles. 

Key skills:

• Strong editing and organisational skills

• Ability to respond quickly to a changing news agenda 

• Attention to detail is essential in this role

• Demonstrable knowledge of how the EU works

• Keen interest in politics and economics across Europe

• Proficiency in French or German would be an advantage

The post will create opportunities for you to write on EU matters for other sections of the FT, working in conjunction with the Brussels bureau.

This job is based in Brussels, working from Sunday to Thursday. 

Please submit your application by 2pm (BST) on 17th July 2026.

The use of AI

Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.  

We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role. 

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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.

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. Full details of our benefits are available here.

FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation 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, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.