Job Description
SKY IS THE LIMIT FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE!
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EARN WHAT YOU ARE REALLY WORTH
BUSINESS JOURNALIST
If you have an excellent grasp of English, an analytical mind and business sense, we would like to hear from you. As a business journalist, you would be expected to undertake writing assignments - especially to compile corporate profiles and advertorials - and work long hours when needed as we work to strict deadlines with minimal supervision. We would expect you to attend press conferences and other functions as our media representative.
So if you have what it takes to be part of the A Team in publishing, are willing and able to work long hours with minimal supervision, and aspire to building a long-term career that could take you to the top of our corporate ladder, write to us now!
ABOUT US
Media Services is the publisher of Sri Lanka's pioneering business magazine LMD and the nation's ultimate lifestyle journal Living, and special editions such as the LMD 100, Most Respected, Brands Annual, Most Awarded, Essence, Vibe, The Green Cover, Discover Sri Lanka and Ambience.
We also present LMDtv - an online weekly wrap of business through the lens of leading figures in business and society - one other show (Living Gets Real) that are aired on our digital platforms and the online Sinhala language business magazine Dirimaga.
Our innovations include The LMD Mall - an e-commerce site launched in 2015, which offers lifestyle products and vouchers from a variety of service establishments; BizTalk - which features one-on-one interviews with industry experts and corporate personalities; and LMD Podcasts - a selection of articles from LMD in audio format, as well as content and videos uploaded on our website and social media.
You will be joining a dynamic team that continues to raise the bar in its 30th year in business. Media Services has a reputation for high standards, integrity and professionalism, and exciting yet responsible innovations - and we intend becoming the nation's most respected media organisation. Already, our writer portfolios and advertiser profiles are arguably the best in the country. We offer excellent working conditions in a challenging team environment, team wide performance-based rewards and truly equal opportunities. Our unique corporate vision benefits the entire team - everyone is entitled to performance linked benefits, generous leave entitlements, and life and medical insurance. And last but not least, we don't have 'bosses' and 'workers' - only 'team players.'
SEND US THE FOLLOWING
- A covering letter explaining why you would like to join us
- Your CV (including the names of two referees)
- The names of people you know who may also know us
- Your take-home salary expectation
MAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO
The Recruitment Team
Media Services
LMD House
4 Greenlands Avenue
Colombo 5
Please indicate the position you are seeking on the envelope
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
MEDIA SERVICES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
LMD HOUSE is our purpose-built, three storey home away from home. It is state of the art and environmentally-friendly.
- SRI LANKAN OF THE YEAR
- MOST AWARDED
- BRANDS
- LMD 100
- MOST RESPECTED
- Essence LIVING
- Ambience
- THE GREEN COVER
- DISCOVER SRI LANKA
