Adventures at the FT Money Desk by Denise Law
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
At the Financial Times, every day is an adventure. Every day brings new challenges.
All of the preconceived notions I had formulated about the news industry were proven false the moment I stepped into the FT building. Over the course of my eight-week internship at the FT Money desk, I was given the opportunity to step beyond my comfort zone.
I covered press briefings, attended investment training sessions, interviewed fund managers, participated in weekly meetings and filed stories on personal finance.
To say the Financial Times offers a fantastic learning hub is probably an understatement. I credit my growth as a person and journalist to the organization’s culture of inclusiveness, but more specifically to the FT Money team (who are not only intelligent and hard-working, but a true source of inspiration). From day one they put their faith in me as a reporter and provided the mentorship I needed to become a better financial journalist.
As my final two weeks approach, I am genuinely saddened by the thought of returning home to Canada. I will surely miss the city, the people and even the rain, but most of all I will miss walking into work every day knowing that I will walk out with a sense of fulfillment.
This internship isn't just about working for a reputable brand, but about learning to uphold and defend what that brand stands for. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and encourage anyone who wishes to venture beyond their comfort zone to consider an internship with the FT.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
All of the preconceived notions I had formulated about the news industry were proven false the moment I stepped into the FT building. Over the course of my eight-week internship at the FT Money desk, I was given the opportunity to step beyond my comfort zone.
I covered press briefings, attended investment training sessions, interviewed fund managers, participated in weekly meetings and filed stories on personal finance.
To say the Financial Times offers a fantastic learning hub is probably an understatement. I credit my growth as a person and journalist to the organization’s culture of inclusiveness, but more specifically to the FT Money team (who are not only intelligent and hard-working, but a true source of inspiration). From day one they put their faith in me as a reporter and provided the mentorship I needed to become a better financial journalist.
As my final two weeks approach, I am genuinely saddened by the thought of returning home to Canada. I will surely miss the city, the people and even the rain, but most of all I will miss walking into work every day knowing that I will walk out with a sense of fulfillment.
This internship isn't just about working for a reputable brand, but about learning to uphold and defend what that brand stands for. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and encourage anyone who wishes to venture beyond their comfort zone to consider an internship with the FT.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
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