Career at Maasranga Television

Maasranga Television, a Member of Square Group, is a leading satellite television channel in Bangladesh that brings  authentic, impartial news and  a mix of entertainment based programs, drama featuring award winning storywriters blended with Superior technical quality matched with the creative excellence. We are looking for some dynamic and result oriented team members to fill the following positions:

Joint News Editor

Job Location: Dhaka
                

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Look after each and every shift of News section with the assistance of Chief News editor
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others to do this work.
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
• Review and approve proofs submitted by composing/editing room prior to news on-air/ production.
• Overall bulletin operation with the suggestion and under direct supervision of  Chief News Editor
• News content and bulletin management
• Assist in web based news production

Pre-requisite to apply:

• Graduate/Masters in any discipline from a reputed university
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Excellent communication skill
• Must have editing skill / ability to write, edit, and manage all facets of a publication
• Well conversant with MS-Office

Newsroom Editor

Job Location: Dhaka
                          
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow the current events happening all over the world and write desk reports on various issues for live news

• Gather leads on possible news stories
• Edit visuals for live news and weekly news based programs
• Check for accuracy, select photographs, and correct spelling or other informative errors for news production
• Act as a desk reporter in central desk, national desk and international desk
• Coordinate the overall desks for report preparation in news bulletin and others news programs.

Pre-requisite to apply:

• Bachelors or Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism/ English/ International Relations from a reputed university
• 1-2 year’s electronic/Print media experience
• Proficient in electronic media communications
• Well conversant with MS-Office
• Must have strong written and communication skills both in English and Bangla

We offer professional work environment, competitive compensation package, training and excellent growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Apply Instructions:

Please apply with complete resume along with a recent PP size photograph within January 20, 2014 addressing to Manager, Human Resources Department, Maasranga Television, Maasranga Television Centre, 2 Bir Uttam Ziaur Rahman Road, Banani, Dhaka - 1213 or e-mail your CV to career@maasranga.tv

Position applied for must be mentioned at the top of the envelope / Subject of the e-mail
Only short listed candidates will be called for the interview
We are an equal opportunity employer