Mizzima News Agency is hiring for the position of
Assistant Editor–Burmese (full-time job)
14 June 2011
Assistant Editor–Burmese (full-time job)
14 June 2011
Key Selection Criteria:
- Good editorial experience: Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience in journalism/editing
- Must be a native Burmese speaker, knowledgeable about Burma issues
- Commitment to freedom of expression, and flexible with working hours
- Ideally, should have the ability to rewrite and copyedit Burmese articles
- Will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief
- Ideally should work well with all staff or varying ranks and levels
- Will be based in New Delhi (India)
- Must not work for anyone else (except for Mizzima News)
Salary: Competitive local salary
How to apply:
Applicants should email a one-page letter of introduction and a curriculum vitae to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Only short-listed applicants will be notified via email.
Deadline for application: Until vacancy is filled
Mizzima News Agency is a Burmese exile-run news agency founded in 1998. At Mizzima, we believe an independent and free press is vital to democracy and that the media’s role in the education of Burma’s peoples cannot be underestimated. We are committed to the struggle against censorship and we support and stand in solidarity with Burmese journalists who fight daily for this freedom.