Turkey Correspondent

The Role

The FT is looking for a Turkey correspondent to cover the politics, foreign policy and economy of this vibrant but troubled nation of 85mn people.

The position is open at a time when Turkey is grappling with painful economic reforms and the Middle East is in a deepening crisis. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is tightening his more than two-decade grip on power as he seeks to navigate the regional turmoil and manage growing domestic pressures, with an opposition reinvigorated by its shock success at this year’s local elections.

The correspondent will work closely with a range of desks, primarily World and Markets, but also writing regular Big Reads and periodic magazine features. The beat encompasses a wide array of topics, from the gyrations of the Turkish lira and sky high inflation to Turkey’s military operations in Syria and beyond. You will be highly adaptable, able to turn your attention to the latest policy initiative by the central bank, the machinations of Erdogan, his AKP party and the Turkish opposition or Ankara’s complex relations with the west and Russia — sometimes all within a single day.

Turkey can be a challenging working environment. But it is also a highly rewarding beat, with a story that is of great interest to the FT readership.

The job will be based either in Ankara or Istanbul. Either way, travel between those cities – and across Anatolia – is an important element of the job. Fluent Turkish is a strong advantage but not essential.

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Thursday 31st October 2024. 

Benefits

Our 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 parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The 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 reasonable 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.

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