Project Assistant, FT Board Director Programme (Part-time)

About us

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At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 

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The role

Provide project, coordination and event support to Board Director Programme in APAC. Tasks include:

• Content backend 


• Social media management


• Operation tasks such as updating slides and formatting


• Scholar and attendee onboarding into systems 


• Market research


• Creating biography packs - images and text compilation


• Pre-event and Day of Event onsite support - set up, printing, attendance


• Assessment verification review


• Others ad hoc tasks

Required skills and experience 

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with an interest in events management


• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented


• Ability to work flexible hours, including event days

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate students and recent graduates


• Subject to project nature and event dates, applicants should be flexible to support onsite events in Hong Kong  

Additional Information

• Event dates, timing, and duration will be communicated in advance


• This role is compensated on an hourly basis


• Contract period: April to December 2026

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation 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, email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further information

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Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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