US Facilities Summer Intern

About us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

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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.

Our Internships

We are looking for passionate and motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in media to join our team! This program is a paid, ten week summer internship.

Our internships offer the opportunity to connect and collaborate across the FT — in the US and globally. You’ll develop ideas that help drive our growth, present your work to US leadership, and gain valuable insights from across the business. Plus, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Buddy to provide mentorship and support throughout your experience.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Intern to help oversee and support the day-to-day operations of our US offices, including New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Houston. This is a full-time, seasonal opportunity ideal for individuals who are diligent, customer-service driven, and enthusiastic about building operations and workplace coordination. The intern will gain hands-on experience with a variety of facilities functions and cross-departmental collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Document departmental processes across all US offices (NY, DC, SF, Houston)

• Support indoor event planning and execution

• Handle incoming/outgoing mail, including sortation and package shipping to staff

• Administer staff building access by creating, modifying, and revoking security access cards

• Assist with marketing mailings and distributions

• Supervise and handle office supplies, pantry inventory, and other consumables; place orders when vital

• Liaise with vendors, building management, and internal departments

• Greet and assist staff and visitors at the front desk

• Provide general building support to all departments

Required skills / experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50+ lbs repeatedly

• Organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

• Availability for full-time, seasonal work

If This Sounds Like You - Submit your application by November 24th, 2025

To apply please be sure to include the following documents in your application

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

About the Internship

• The internship will be full time from June 1st 2026 - Aug 7th 2026. Before applying, please ensure you will be available on these dates.
• This is a full time, in-person internship, meaning you are required to work from our New York office at least 5 days per week.

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $17 per hour. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a rate within the estimated range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skills; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

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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 wish to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.