HR/TA Internship

About Us 

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organizations, recognized internationally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of one million, three-quarters of which are digital subscriptions. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news, and services for the global business community.  We have offices in more than 35 cities, including London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Manila, Sofia, San Francisco, and Tokyo. 

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. 

The Team 

We are looking for a personable and highly motivated intern to support the team in day-to-day administrative tasks, activities and global HR initiatives. 

If you’re ready to kickstart your career in Human Resources and build real-world experience with recruiting, payroll, employee development, and the coordination of HR policies and procedures, this is the internship for you.

What You’ll Work On

• Assist in the recruiting and hiring process including posting job descriptions,  pre-screening candidates, scheduling interviews and drafting offer letters
• Contributing to the development of recruitment guides, forms, and tools
• Research and create reports related to HR best practices and initiatives
• Assist with new hire orientation and employee trainings
• Active participation in HR initiatives related to driving employee engagement both regionally and globally
• Create and maintain appropriate personnel files and HR records
• Support payroll processing by assisting with calculations and time card approvals
• Set up and maintain internship update blog 
• Assist with ad hoc HR projects as necessary

About You

• You are currently an undergrad student 
• Completing a degree in Human Resources Management or other HR Related discipline is a plus but not required 
• You have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in HR through coursework or prior internships experience  
• You are a self-starter, who can work independently and is proactive  
• You are organized and pay close attention to detail 
• You are able to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests and can meet deadlines
• You have strong research skills and the ability to analyze and share findings to gain insights, data and identify trends 
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are proficient in MS Excel 
• Knowledge of Google Suite a plus
• You must have a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

If This Sounds Like You:

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 

Further information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $16/hr. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; 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 locationsWe are an equal opportunity employer, and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those who are unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely-held religious belief or a medical disability where it does not pose an undue hardship on the Company.At the FT, we know our most valuable resources are our people and we embrace our employees’ unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer that seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flex