Join Alan Smith, head of Visual and Data Journalism, as he shares his career journey from geography to journalism. Learn how visualising data makes stories come alive, and discover the essential skills you need to become a data journalist. Check out Alan's exciting projects with the Financial Times, and find out how teamwork and asking the right questions can help you make sense of the numbers. Get ready to uncover the truth behind statistics in this captivating episode.

Virginia Stagni is the founder of FT Talent and Head of Business Development at the Financial Times. She shares her journey of creating FT Talent and the important lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasises the crucial role of being an intrapreneur in any industry, meaning an “entrepreneur in house”, and highlights the importance of diverse talent in driving innovation. Virginia also provides insights on how she stays motivated, prioritises learning in her daily life, and how to take your first steps as a leader.

Isabel Berwick is the editor of the FT’s “Working It” podcast. She started her career in journalism 23 years ago, and she has slowly transitioned into audio journalism, which she believes is a more intimate and compressed way of delivering information to her audience.

Showcasing his experience as a Managing Director of the B2B division in the Financial Times along with years of varied experiences in different departments, Nick Fallon guides us through skills and tools needed to integrate businesses in the journalism industry.

Showcasing his experience as a Managing Director of the B2B division in the Financial Times along with years of varied experiences in different departments, Nick Fallon guides us through skills and tools needed to integrate businesses in the journalism industry.

Yasir Mirza, Head of Diversity & Inclusion at the Financial Times walks us through his career and experience embedding diversity and inclusion values across different organisations.

He encourages young professionals who are looking for a career path in D&I to have courage and conviction in order to do work that caters for everyone and not just a selected few.

Gain a deeper understanding of the recruitment process, from CV writing to the final decision of a recruiter. Learn what makes a successful and appealing job application and how to showcase your skills and individuality. Additionally, discover the essential skills and qualities necessary for a career in talent acquisition and recruitment and the keys to effective leadership in the dynamic HR space. Enhance your knowledge and advance your career with this enlightening episode.

James Fontanella leads the M&A Due Diligence newsletter - and knows everything about the most exciting upcoming deals on the market.

With 17 years of experience under his belt, James walks us through the crazy stories that moulded his career, and reveals the most important lessons that have enabled him to create and maintain a long-lasting passion and drive for journalism.

In this episode, you will have the opportunity to join Virginia Stagni as she interviews Marc Filippino, the renowned host of the Financial Times' most listened to podcast, "FT News Briefing." Not only will you learn about the ins and outs of becoming an audio journalist and mastering podcasting, but you will also gain valuable insight into how to follow your passion and heart in shaping your career path.

After 34 years at the Financial Times, Michael Skapinker offers to the Talent Show an exclusive overview of his journey as a journalist. From being an FT reporter, senior editor and award-winning columnist, as well as an FT Weekend editor and management editor - Michael covers all aspects of journalism, and tells us all the behind-the-scenes in this exclusive interview.