Newsroom Executive at Flatgigs in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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.

· 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.