Job Description

INDEPENDENT TELEVISION NETWORK LTD. VACANCY

MANAGER (VASANTHAM TV) - CONTRACT

Independent Television Network Ltd., (ITN) is a premier media network in Sri Lanka which operates two TV channels (ITN and Vasantham) and two radio channels (Lakhanda and Vasantham FM) serving Sinhala and Tamil speaking communities along with the channel ITN Digital for social media activities.

ITN also operate MMC ITN Campus which is dedicated to excellence in digital education. ITN Max the network’s OTT platform is the latest addition to ITN Media portfolio, redefining digital entertainment for modern audiences.

Applications are invited for the following post of ITN from citizens of Sri Lanka possessing the following qualifications and experience.

MANAGER (VASANTHAM TV) - CONTRACT

The Manager (Vasantham TV) will be responsible for leading the conceptualization, planning, development, and production of Vasantham TV programmes while overseeing all related programme management functions. The role involves planning, organizing, implementing, directing, and controlling all programme production activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality content that aligns with the channel's vision and organizational objectives.

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Arts in the field of Journalism, Mass Communication, Film and Television Production, Television Programme Production which is recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
• WITH A Masters Degree recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka in one of the above fields.
• AND Minimum of twelve (12) years experience in a managerial level post in the relevant field in a Corporation, Statutory Board or a reputed institution.

Internal Candidates

Having obtained the qualifications required by the external candidates above.

OR

Completion of minimum two (02) years satisfactory service in a post in the Manager category (MM 1-1) Grade I in the subject area relevant to the post at Independent Television Network Ltd.

WITH

Completion of Second Efficiency Bar Test

Age

Age should be not less than 35 years and not more than 55 years. The upper age limit will not apply to the internal candidates.

Contract Allowance

Basic monthly Allowance ( Rs. 123,019/- ) + Cost of Living Allowance (Rs. 17,800/-) (based on the revised basic salary as per Schedule II of the Management Service Circular No. 01/2025)

Note 01: Preference will be given to applicants who are proficient in Tamil language.

Notes 02: Candidates selected for the post will be recruited on contract basis for a period of one (01) year and contract agreement is renewable on yearly basis based on performance.

FRINGE BENEFITS

• Monthly Attendance Incentive Allowance as per the company regulations.
• Provision of transport facilities applicable as per the PED circular Nos. 01/2015, 1/2015(i) & 1/2015(ii) as decided by the Board of Directors.
• 24 hrs. Insurance coverage for accidents.
• Provident Fund contributions 10% by employee and 15% by employer.
• 3% contribution to the ETF by employer.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Applications from those in Government Service, State Corporations or Statutory Boards should be forwarded through their Institutional Heads.
• Applications indicating full particulars of Name, Address, Age, Academic/Professional Qualifications and Experience (with copies of all relevant educational certificates, Birth certificate and NIC) should be sent under registered cover to reach the Deputy General Manager (Admin & HR), Independent Television Network Ltd., Wickramasinghepura, Battaramulla on or before 13th July 2026. Please indicate the post applied for on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
• The application can also be emailed to itnadm@itn.lk on or before 13th July 2026 along with the relevant educational certificates, Birth certificate and NIC. The post should be stated in the subject line of the email.
• Applications without copies of relevant educational certificates, Birth certificate and NIC will be rejected.

CHAIRMAN

INDEPENDENT TELEVISION NETWORK LTD.,

WICKRAMASINGHEPURA,

BATTARAMULLA.

02nd July 2026

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