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Remotavia
Flatgigs

Newsroom Executive

Remote in set countriesSri Lanka onlyFull-time

Posted 23 days agoConfirmed open 39 min ago

Who can apply

Sri Lanka only

Salary

Not disclosed

Level

Not stated

Full-time

Timezone

Not stated

About the role

About the Company

Our client is evolving from a traditional technology media publication into a technology intelligence platform focused 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 a Newsroom Executive to support the day-to-day production of the company's newsroom.

This role is focused on consistent, 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 publish 2–3 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 will own 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 experience in 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 a clean, 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.

Interested in this role?

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Listing details & historyShow
Employer posted
7 Oct 2026
Last confirmed open
39 min ago
Source
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Degree
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Visa
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Timezone
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Languages
English
Location evidence
“Remote (Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka)”

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History

  • 30 Oct · eligibility changed
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