Job Description

The roleThe Financial Times is looking for an enterprising journalist to join a small team in New Delhi covering India and its neighbours at a time of historic political, economic, and financial transformation.This is a chance to cover a large beat spanning business, policy, politics, and geopolitics and contribute to coverage read in the region and around the world.Global investors and policymakers are watching India closely to understand the world\'s most populous country and its trajectory as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a third term.How will India use its growing economic and political clout, and will it achieve \xe2\x80\x9csuperpower\xe2\x80\x9d status? What do climate change and the green energy transition mean for India, and how are authorities and businesses responding? Big questions like these will be at the heart of a role that will demand a regular flow of news coverage, scoops and interviews, and offer opportunities for original analysis and long-form narrative features and investigations.Working alongside the South Asia bureau chief, the correspondent will cover Indian politics, the economy, business, and policy, and take primary responsibility for coverage of technology issues and energy, the environment and climate change. Indian business, the economy and political economy are at the heart of the job and we will expect the successful candidate to prioritise that. You will also play a leading role in covering regional stories from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.Your skillsYou are an inquisitive reporter, fluent writer, and proven collaborator who will be ready to work closely with the FT\'s growing South Asia bureau and its global network, develop sources, and travel around India and the region for news, interviews, and bigger projects. The job is a demanding one that will test the skills of any reporter, but a rewarding one too that offers the chance to create impactful and widely followed journalism. New Delhi is a megacity with many of the day to day challenges that entails, but has a vibrant cultural, social, and intellectual scene.Please submit your application by the end of the day, Tuesday 6th August 2024.BenefitsOur benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found .Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplaceThe FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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 talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.About the Financial TimesThe FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It\'s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It\'s a job that\'s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.*LI-RS1

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