Court Reporter – Lake House
Job Overview
Job Title: Court Reporter – Lake House
Company: Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House)
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Media, Journalism & Newspaper Publishing
Application Email: careers@lakehouse.lk
Lake House (Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited) is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Court Reporter. The successful candidates will be responsible for reporting court proceedings and covering legal and judicial developments for the organisation’s publications.
Position Details
Position: Court Reporter
Organization: Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House)
Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Job Sector: Journalism and Media
Employment Type: Full Time
Organization Overview
Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL), popularly known as Lake House, is one of Sri Lanka’s established newspaper publishing organisations. The company publishes newspapers in Sinhala, Tamil and English and operates across print and digital media platforms.
Its head office is located at No. 35, D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.
Qualifications & Experience
- Basic knowledge of legal matters and court procedures.
- Understanding of media ethics and professional journalism standards.
- Knowledge of research and information gathering.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Preference will be given to candidates currently engaged in reporting for established print media organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Cover court proceedings and report judicial developments accurately.
- Gather information from court proceedings and relevant legal sources.
- Prepare clear, accurate and timely news reports.
- Report on legal matters and developments relevant to the public.
- Maintain professional journalism standards and media ethics.
- Ensure accuracy and reliability when reporting court-related information.
Required Skills
- Strong news reporting and writing abilities.
- Basic understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.
- Research and information-gathering skills.
- Good English language proficiency.
- Understanding of journalistic ethics and professional responsibilities.
- Ability to work accurately and meet reporting deadlines.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary and remuneration details have not been specified in the vacancy announcement.
- Further employment and remuneration details will be communicated by the organisation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications within seven (07) days of the publication of the vacancy advertisement.
Email Application:
Send your application and relevant details to:
Postal Application:
Human Resources Department
The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House)
No. 35, D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha,
Colombo 10,
Sri Lanka.
Important Notes
- Applicants should clearly mention the position applied for in the email subject line or on the top left-hand corner of the postal application envelope.
- Applications must be submitted within seven (07) days of the advertisement’s publication.
- Candidates should provide accurate educational and professional information in their applications.
- Only suitable candidates meeting the organisation’s requirements should apply.
