Student Program Assistant, FT Schools

<h2><strong><strong>About us</strong></strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In our collaborative and creative culture, you’ll work alongside a diverse and supportive team, gaining valuable experience, building connections and developing employability skills.</p> <p>Build a newsworthy career at the FT.</p> <h2><strong><strong>Our commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace</strong></strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong><strong>The role / Position overview</strong></strong></h2> <p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/7ab6a9ec-1e4e-11e8-aaca-4574d7dabfb6" target="_blank"><u>FT Schools</u></a> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></strong></h2> <ul> <li> <p>Lead, motiva