Influencer Relations Executive – 4‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

FT Longitude, the Financial Times’ specialist thought‑leadership agency, is hiring an Influencer Relations Executive on a four‑month fixed‑term contract. You will work at the centre of global thought‑leadership projects, identifying and engaging senior executives and experts to contribute to research and content for leading brands.

Key responsibilities

• Research and interview sourcing: build targeted candidate lists, manage communications, schedule interviews and maintain accurate project records.
• Build and grow the FT Speakers Network by identifying executives, experts and PR contacts, developing relationships and tracking outreach.
• Improve processes: explore AI and digital tools to make expert identification and outreach more efficient, and develop templates and future candidate pipelines.

Required profile

• Strong desk and online research abilities with quick grasp of unfamiliar industries.
• Excellent written communication and confidence when approaching senior executives and PR teams.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a keen interest in AI and digital research tools.

Required skills

• Social media platforms
• Professional networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn)
• AI‑enabled research tools

What we offer

• Generous annual leave, medical cover and inclusive parental‑leave packages.
• Subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community.
• Hybrid working model – 50% onsite, 50% remote.