Features Editor vacancy at The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited

Job Description

Lake House Vacancy

FEATURES EDITOR

The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL), widely known as Lake House, is the home and heart of print media in Sri Lanka. The country's pioneer print media institution has a history of over 100 years and 25 years of o n line publishing continues to occupy the number one spot in the print media industry

We are seeking an experienced Feature s Editor to oversee the features section of a daily English Newspaper and expand its readership.

Responsibilities & Skills required

•        raising the profile of the features section

•        overseeing the layout, photo shoots, appearance and content of feature articles

•        briefing and generating ideas for features with in-house as well as freelance writers

•        managing all writers

•        editing articles

•        understanding and complying with media law and              industry ethical guidelines

•        proof reading the feature sect ion before going to press

•        Ability to work under tight deadlines and assisting other staff to meet their deadlines

•         Excellent oral and written communication skills

•         Interpersonal and IT skills

•        Creativity , confidence a nd organizational skills

•        Determination and resilience

Qualifications & Experience

•        A Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication from a recognized University and 5 years post qualifying experience at a reputed publication

Or

•        A Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication from a recognized University / Institute and 10 years post qualifying experience al a reputed publication.

We offer an attractive salary package commensurate with experience.

Please send in your CV and cover letter with names and contact de tails of two non-related referees to the under mentioned  address   with in 7 working days  of this advertisement s ta ting the position on the top left corner of the envelope o r e-mail to the following e-mail address stating the position in   the subject line of the email.