People and Talent Acquisition 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.

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.

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.

As an intern we want you to truly be part of the team and to make a meaningful contribution during your time on the team. Our internships are designed to involve you with hands-on project work from day one, you will face new challenges every day and work alongside career professionals. We want you to gain a better understanding of the professional field you aspire to work in, through learning experiences, and gain skills to ensure a successful transition there.

Role Overview 

The People & Talent Intern will play a hands-on role in supporting initiatives that drive the success of the People & Talent function. You’ll become a key member of the business, working alongside a People Generalist and Talent Acquisition Specialist to take on complex projects that support the business. You’ll get exposure to building out candidate pipelines, handling internal employee engagement and becoming an integral part of the FT. We’re looking for someone who is not afraid to get involved and enhance your knowledge of all things People Operations and Talent Acquisition.

Key responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Assist in the recruiting and hiring process including posting job descriptions, pre-screening candidates, scheduling interviews and drafting offer letters
• Conduct phone screens along with the Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Ideate and create content for Life @ FT on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Contributing to the development of recruitment guides, forms, and tools
• Explore partnership opportunities with the FT and external partners

People Operations

• Research and create reports related to HR procedures and initiatives
• Assist with new hire orientation and employee trainings
• Active participation in HR initiatives related to driving employee engagement both regionally and globally
• Support AI projects to enhance People & Talent initiatives
• Create and maintain appropriate personnel files and HR documentation
• Run select internal communications regarding People Team activities, internal vacancies and quarterly newsletters

Required skills/experience

• Strong interest in People Operations; HR Management or related studies are a plus but not required
• Demonstrates discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information
• Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator, not afraid to ask questions or seek input from others
• Proficient in Google Workspace and data management; interest in learning HRIS and ATS systems and tools

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

Application Process

• 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 hybrid internship, meaning you are required to work from our New York office at least 2-3 days per week, the rest of the week can be from home.

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.

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may maximise AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

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

Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact [email protected].

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.