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We're hiring a Digital Marketing Assistant (FTC) to join our Performance Marketing team within Global Client Services. Based in London, this fixed-term contract (4 months) supports the delivery of commercial content campaigns promoting both FT editorial and branded advertising content.
This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable marketing experience within one of the UK's most respected media brands, working alongside global colleagues and across a wide variety of platforms.
Support a global team to deliver commercial content marketing campaigns.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders for smooth campaign delivery.
Collaborate with copywriters and designers to produce assets and copy.
Assist in campaign monitoring and performance optimisation.
Contribute to reporting using tools like Google Analytics, FT Web Analytics, and social media insights.
Participate in weekly team calls, sharing ideas and contributing to project discussions.
1–2 years of experience in a digital marketing role or relevant internship.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good creative judgement and copywriting capability.
Numerate and analytical, with attention to detail.
Proactive, curious and a collaborative team player.
Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
Familiarity with social media advertising, YouTube, Google Ads, or Google Analytics.
Experience in reporting or analysing marketing campaign data.
An interest in media, journalism or the publishing industry.
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community.
We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.