Newsroom Executive
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Location
- Colombo, Western Province, LK
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 14, 2027
About this role
About the Company
Our client is evolving from a traditional technology media publication into atechnology intelligence platformfocused on understanding how technology markets, companies, capital, infrastructure and policy are moving.
Alongside this intelligence direction, they continue to operate a daily newsroom producing timely, accurate and accessible technology coverage.
About the Role
We are looking for aNewsroom Executiveto support the day-to-day production of the company's newsroom.
This role is focused onconsistent, high-quality editorial execution;from daily technology news and announcements to newsletters, event coverage and magazine contributions.
You will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and wider editorial team to turn developments and research into clear, accurate and publishable content.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Editorial
· Write and publish2–3 daily technology news and short-form editorial stories.
· Monitor relevant technology, AI, fintech, startup and business developments.
· Turn press releases and announcements into original, useful editorial coverage.
· Conduct basic research and fact-checking.
· Identify relevant developments that should be brought to the editorial team's attention.
· Update and maintain stories when new information becomes available.
· Meet agreed daily and weekly editorial deadlines.
Newsletter
The Newsroom Executive willown production of the company's newsletter, under the editorial direction of the Editor-in-Chief.
· Curate relevant stories and developments.
· Draft newsletter copy and summaries.
· Coordinate relevant contributions from the wider editorial team.
· Incorporate analysis, interviews and insights provided by other team members.
· Maintain the newsletter calendar and publishing schedule.
· Prepare the newsletter for final editorial review.
· Implement feedback from the Editor-in-Chief.
· Distribute the newsletter to relevant contact lists, manage subscriptions and monitor feedback.'
Content Operations
· Upload and format articles.
· Upload and post on social media handles for editorial articles developed for yourself and the Editor-in-Chief.
· Maintain editorial calendars and deadlines.
· Support basic GEO and content optimisation.
· Assist with event listings and relevant ecosystem coverage.
· Support social and newsletter content when required.
· Maintain accuracy and consistency across published content.
Requirements
·1–2 years of experiencein content writing, journalism, media, communications or a related field.
· Strong written English.
· Ability to write clearly, accurately and quickly.
· Good basic research and fact-checking skills.
· Interest in technology, AI, startups and emerging markets.
· Ability to work on daily deadlines.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Comfortable receiving editorial feedback and improving drafts.
· Organised and able to manage multiple pieces of content at once.
· Reliable and consistent with deadlines.
Strong Advantages
· Previous newsroom or technology-media experience.
· Experience writing about technology or business.
· Basic understanding of SEO.
· Newsletter experience.
· Experience with CMS platforms.
· Experience working with digital publications.
· Familiarity with AI and emerging technology.
· Basic understanding of social media publishing and content distribution.
The Person We're Looking For
This role is for someone who enjoys the pace of a newsroom and wants to develop into a stronger journalist and editorial professional.
You should be able to take a development, understand the basic facts, conduct the necessary research and turn it into aclean, accurate and readable story without excessive supervision.
You should also be comfortable working across different formats — daily news, newsletters, magazine pieces, event coverage and supporting editorial content.