Biz Quiz Intern

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The Role / Position Overview

As the Biz Quiz Question Writer, you will play a pivotal role in creating high-quality questions for the third annual Biz Quiz competition, co-hosted by the University of California, Davis Graduate School of Management and the Financial Times. Your well-crafted questions will challenge the participants' knowledge of FT.com news and analysis, taken from content published during the competition reading period (October 1 - November 10). This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your writing skills, engage extensively with FT.com content, and contribute to the quiz competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Consumption: Read FT.com content that has been selected for Biz Quiz and published during the reading period.
• Question Development: Collaborate with FT Professional and members of Editorial to create balanced, accurate, and engaging questions suitable for each stage of the competition.
• Subject Variety: Generate questions that cover the full range of subjects discussed on FT.com during the reading period.
• Quality Assurance: Review and edit questions for accuracy and clarity, and maintain a reference document with the questions, answers, and link to the source article.
• Feedback Incorporation: Integrate feedback from team members during weekly check-ins and modify questions accordingly to improve quality.
• Adherence to Deadlines: Meet assigned deadlines for question submissions to ensure smooth preparation for the competition.
• Communication: Collaborate effectively with team members to maintain clear communication channels and contribute to the overall success of Biz Quiz.

Required Skills / Experience

• Education: Enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate degree program (e.g., MBA, MS in Finance or related).
• Writing Skills: Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft clear and concise questions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of questions and the corresponding reference document.
• Time Management: Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Team Player: A collaborative attitude with the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with basic digital tools and online collaboration platforms.
• Preferred: Experience in the Finance industry, or a Finance specialized degree.

Application Closing Date

Applications will close at noon on Sunday, September 15th 2024.

Compensation

This is a part-time, paid, eight-week internship, ideally starting the week of September 30. Expected time commitment is 25 hours per week at a rate of $25 per hour.

Further Information

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 also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. 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 a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.