Careers

The Irrawaddy is seeking to hire one experienced copy editor who can work for The Irrawaddy’s English edition as soon as possible.

Candidates will be able to express ideas and shape stories concisely for an online readership. They must be English native speakers. They will possess an eye for accuracy, be familiar with working to same-day deadlines, and know how to leverage social media to enhance the reporting process. They will be able to work closely with Burmese and non-Burmese reporters to help develop stories. The ideal candidate will also have a high level of awareness of Myanmar’s politics, economy and culture.

Copy Edit

• All articles assigned by the Editor or News Editor or any supervisor delegated by them.
• Any edit work assigned by the supervisor or Editor-in-Chief as and when necessary or urgent.

 

Shortlisted Candidates

The Irrawaddy prefers applicants to be based in Yangon or to be able to work efficiently from other locations. At least three years of proven experience in editing news and feature stories in English is required. Candidates will:

• Have at least 3 years of proven experience copyediting news and feature stories in English.
• Possess strong language skills and be able to express ideas clearly in written English.
• Have an eye for accuracy and a feeling for the flow of both short and long articles.
• Have experience working to same-day deadlines.
• Have a high level of awareness of Myanmar’s politics, economy and culture.
• Be able to work closely with Burmese and non-Burmese reporters to help develop stories.

 

Qualifications Desired

Applicants should clearly specify the platforms in which they have experience, and include their social media links and/or work samples that reflect that experience. Applications should include the candidate’s Facebook, Twitter, Viber, Instagram and/or other social media links/IDs.

An attractive package will be offered to the successful applicant if based in our Yangon office.

Cover letters and CVs (not more than three pages) must be prepared in English. Applicants should send a CV with a brief cover letter, previous editing samples/links, and an email address and phone number to The Irrawaddy Application: [email protected]

This position will remain open until the right candidate is found.

The Irrawaddy is seeking to hire a Senior Finance Officer to join its office in Yangon.

The applicant is expected to implement financial policies and procedures, conduct monthly financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps and variances on internal financial management, and provide the line supervisor necessary reports and updates.

She/he is required to provide inputs, clarifications and support to the CEO and or line manager, as and when requested and required.

The applicant is required to supervise and ensure all financial activities are up-to-date and accurately entered by the Accounts staff. Establish, maintain and reconcile General Ledger on Weekly basis, monitor cash balances and cash forecasts providing the supervisor weekly updates. Ensures all obligations for purchases and logistical management are upheld and enforced.

The candidate for the post, will have minimum 5 years of experience in finance and financial management and reporting. Possess good financial analytical skills, along with being proactive and initiative taker in trouble-shooting financial challenges. Must have expertise in use of financial management software’s being used by international organizations operating in Myanmar.

Prior working experience with international donor funded organizations will be considered an asset, must be willing to be flexible about working schedules as and when necessary.

The candidate short listed for the job is expected to have good command of written and spoken English and Burmese languages, as will be interacting with Burmese and non-Burmese staff. The candidate should be able to travel in and outside the country, as and when requested by the CEO and or line manager. Be able to make presentation(s) in English and Burmese to stakeholders as and when delegated.

Salary range is open to negotiation if the candidate is very qualified, and promotion to Finance – Assistant Manager, after 1 years, if work performance and delivery is excellent.

Cover letters and CVs (not more than 3 pages) to be prepared in English language.

Subject marked “Senior Finance Officer Application of <your name>”.

This job-advert is an open Ad until a suitable candidate is found. All applications to be sent to [email protected]

The Irrawaddy is seeking to hire an Admin & HR Assistant Manager to join its office in Yangon.

The assistant manager is expected to implement HR strategies, policies and procedures and to identify and design HR strategies according to the business plan and to provide the line supervisor with necessary reports and updates.

She/he is required to provide input, clarification and support to the line managers as and when requested and required.

The assistant manager is required to supervise and ensure all Admin & HR activities are up to date and to work closely with the Admin & HR team. The assistant manager has to make sure daily office administration goes smoothly and coordinate with all other internal departments as well as with external partners and government authorities.

The applicant will have a minimum 5 years of experience in office administration and human resources management and reporting, possess good analytical skills, and be proactive in tackling all challenges.

Prior experience working with government authorities will be considered an asset. The assistant manager must be willing to be flexible about work schedules as and when necessary.

Applicants shortlisted for the job are expected to have a good command of written and spoken English and Burmese, as she/he will be interacting with Burmese and non-Burmese staff. The candidate should be able to travel in and outside the country as and when requested by the line manager and/or the CEO and editor-in-chief. The assistant manager must be able to make presentations in English and Burmese to stakeholders as and when delegated.

The salary range is open to negotiation if the candidate is very qualified. Promotion is possible after 1 years if work performance and delivery are excellent.

Cover letters and CVs (not more than 3 pages) are  to be prepared in English.

Mark the subject line of your emailed application: “Admin & HR Assistant Manager Application of <your name>”.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. All applications are to be sent to [email protected]

 

The Irrawaddy is seeking to immediately hire Digital Sales Executive to join its Marketing & Sales Department located in its head-office in Yangon.

The applicants must be having minimum of 2 years of sales experience, having good knowledge of digital platforms and digital Ad space sales will be considered an asset.

The applicants will work under the supervision of the Digital Marketing Officer (DMO) as their immediate line supervisor.

She/he will be required set up meetings, visit clients, follow-up with clients on post sales services, prepare necessary client requested reports as per agreed TOR(s), coordinate with other team-members in supporting overall marketing and sales departmental activities and carry out tasks and activities as planned, agreed and assigned.

She/he should have good market knowledge of ongoing trends in digital sales, and be able to conduct market research as and when required by the department.

She/he will also be preparing monthly reports on digital space sold, revenue generated and available digital marketing space.

The applicant will be expected to join the Marketing & Sales team for client visits, provide information as and when requested for preparing departmental reports.

Candidate must be able to coordinate work as a team. She/he should be able to function with minimum supervision.

Previous work experience in a media company is preferred. Good command of written and spoken Burmese and English language is a must, along with good communication skills, understanding of digital/social media and its use in Myanmar, good IT skills and good working knowledge of MS office is a must.

The post will be offered with a base salary + commission on sales, along with other staff benefits applicable as per staff rules and regulations of the organization.

Cover letter and CVs (not more than 3 pages) to be prepared in English language.

Subject marked “Sales Executive Application: <your name>”.

This job-advert is an open Ad until suitable candidate(s) are found. All applications to be sent to [email protected]

At least three years of proven experience in reporting and writing feature stories in English is required.

Successful candidates will be able to express ideas and shape stories concisely for an online readership; be familiar with working to same-day deadlines; know how to leverage social media to enhance their reporting; and possess a high level of awareness of Myanmar’s politics, economy and culture.

Candidates should also be well versed in the latest reporting and editing software and hardware, including the use of smartphone cameras for work purposes.

Applicants should clearly specify the platforms in which they have experience, and provide social media links and/or other work samples reflecting that experience.

Attractive packages will be offered to the right candidates, who will be based in our downtown office.

Applicants should send a CV (maximum three pages) with a brief cover letter, previous editing samples/links, email and phone number to The Irrawaddy Application ([email protected]). Cover letters and CVs should be prepared in English.

This application will remain open until the right candidates are found.