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<blockquote>Want to find out more about how to land a sub-editing fellowship at The Financial Times? We're hosting a virtual webinar event on 7th December, 5pm - 6pm.Don't miss this if you want information on: what you might do day-to-day; how to put a cover letter together that stands out; eligibility for the role; and more. Click <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/webinar-how-land-sub-editing-fellowship-financial-times-23538" target="_blank">here</a> to secure your spot at the event.</blockquote> Closing date: 22nd December 2023 at 11.59pmSalary: The fellow will be paid £2,400 per monthDuration: 6 monthsLocation: LondonStart date: March 2024 The Financial Times has an exciting opportunity for aspiring sub-editors from the Black community.Do you love words and hate typos? Are you interested in working on big news stories but not necessarily as a reporter? If so, then you may be suited to a career as a sub-editor in a global news organisation.The FT’s global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates the FT from the pack and engages subscribers.The Fellowship is a six-month, paid contract in the heart of the FT’s London newsroom. The successful candidate will be trained by experienced sub-editors on the crucial final stages of the news production process. You will learn how to sense-check articles, edit for accuracy and clarity, and write engaging headlines and other display copy before pressing the button to publish. What you will learn<ul><li>You will be embedded in the FT’s two main sub-editing teams, helping produce the newspaper and working on the digital publishing desk</li><li>You will sub-edit articles for the newspaper’s different editions, cutting them to length and writing headlines, standfirsts and captions. You will learn how to lay out pages and sign them off before they go to print</li><li>You will revise-edit content for FT.com, learning to hit the highest standards of accuracy and quality, often under tight time pressure. You will be taught how to write engaging digital headlines and add visual components to engage readers</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Show an interest in current affairs and financial news</li><li>Care deeply about accuracy and good grammar</li><li>Be aware of what makes an attention-grabbing headline, both in print and online</li><li>Be capable of keeping a cool head under deadline pressure</li></ul>You do not need a degree to apply and career change applications are also welcome. To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to Black candidates, who are historically under-represented in the creative industries.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and to take a short sub-editing test.The successful candidate will participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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