The FT is once again offering a six-month Marjorie Deane Internship, supported by the Marjorie Deane Foundation. This is a great opportunity for a promising journalist interested in researching and writing about finance and economics, to gain paid work experience at one of the world’s leading news organisations. 

Marjorie Deane was a pioneering financial journalist who broke down barriers for women in a career that spanned four decades at The Economist. She set up the foundation with the aim of encouraging young journalists into financial reporting. The FT is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. 

The foundation’s stated purpose is: “To advance the education of the public in financial and monetary theory and institutions and financial journalism in particular by the provision of work experience for students and young people at suitable organisations, and the provision of financial support during such work experience.”

The placement will be as a reporter on the UK Companies Desk.

The internship will run from November 2024 – May  2025.

How To Apply

To apply submit:

• a short letter explaining your interest
• a brief CV
• an original article, no longer than 500 words, on a subject pertinent to finance or business

The deadline for applications is 30 September 2024. 

Interviews will take place in October. The successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK.

This is a full-time internship, Monday to Friday. Successful applicants receive a monthly bursary above the London Living Wage.