Program Assistant

About us The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organisations, internationally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Through FT Schools, we support the next generation of decision-makers by helping students achieve more academically, make informed career choices, understand personal finance and become more engaged citizens. At the FT, curiosity thrives and daring thinking is rewarded. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape how young people engage with trusted journalism in a rapidly changing world. In our collaborative and creative culture, you’ll work alongside a diverse and supportive team, gaining valuable experience, building connections and developing employability skills. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace At the FT, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome and value different perspectives and strive to ensure all employees are heard and supported. We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves and have the flexibility they need to balance their work and personal lives. We are an equal opportunity employer and align with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination. The role / Position overview FT Schools is the Financial Times’ flagship education program, providing free access to FT.com for high schools teaching students ages 16–19 worldwide. Over 5,800 schools in 132 countries use FT content to support learning, exam preparation, and career readiness. The program includes resources like the FT Schools Hub, competitions, newsletters, webinars, and the Student Advocate Program, where students promote trusted journalism, build leadership skills, and share feedback with the FT. We are seeking Student Program Assistants to guide and support these Advocates, helping connect students with the FT and making its journalism more relevant to younger audiences. The Student Program Assistant (FT Schools) role is a part-time, fixed-term position running for approximately six months, from September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. This remote opportunity is designed to be flexible around academic commitments, requiring an average of 12 hours per month. Key responsibilities Lead, motivate, and mentor a group of up to 100 Student Advocates through monthly calls and regular communication (e.g., Slack) Encourage confidence and creativity in generating ideas to increase engagement with the FT in schools Act as a key communication channel between Student Advocates and the FT Schools Team Collaborate with the Schools Team to develop and implement ideas created by students Gather feedback from Student Advocates to inform ongoing projects Engage with teachers to share updates, ideas, and progress of Student Advocates Required skills / experience Current undergraduate university student High levels of motivation and initiative Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse group Confidence in handling multiple stakeholders (students, teachers, FT team) Familiarity with the Financial Times or FT Schools programme (desirable) What’s in it for you? Our benefits Paid, flexible part-time role designed to fit around academic commitments Opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills Experience working with a globally recognised organisation Networking opportunities with peers and professionals Hands-on involvement in shaping youth engagement with media and journalism Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or 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, please contact a member of our team who will be happy to help. Further information Compensation: $17/hour, approximately 3 hours per week (12 hours/month) At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology, including AI tools. Candidates may use AI to assist with their application; however, all submitted information must be authentic and accurately reflect their skills, experience, and qualifications. The use of AI during the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate roles will direct you to apply through the official FT careers site. The FT will never request payment or financial information during the hiring process.