Job Vacancies: Independent Television Network Ltd. (ITN)
- Organization: Independent Television Network Ltd. (ITN, Vasantham TV, Lakhanda, Vasantham FM, ITN Digital, ITN MAX).
- Application Closing Date: On or before 20th October 2026.
- Benefits & Allowances: Cost of Living Allowance, monthly attendance incentive, transport facilities (as per PED circulars for HM 1-1), 24-hour accident insurance, EPF (10% employee, 15% employer), and ETF (3% employer).
Executive Positions
- Manager β Programme Services (HM 1-1) β 01 Post:
- Salary Scale: LKR 140,640 β 15 Γ 4,100 β 202,140 (as per MSD Circular No. 01/2025 Schedule II).
- Qualifications: Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Film & TV Production + Masterβs Degree + 12 years managerial experience in TV programme production.
- Age Limit: 35 β 55 years (upper limit waived for internal staff).
- Assistant Managers (MM 1-1) β 08 Posts Total (Salary: LKR 91,690 β 168,240 | Age: 22 β 45 years):
- NLE & Graphic (01 Post): Relevant Degree + 1 year experience in NLE, video editing, or graphic animation.
- News β ITN (01 Post) / Lakhanda (01 Post) / Vasantham TV (01 Post): Relevant Degree or NVQ Level 7 + 1 year relevant production experience.
- Presentation (01 Post): Relevant Degree in media, management, IT, or related fields + 1 year experience in programme scheduling/presentation in TV broadcasting.
- Technical Services (01 Post): Degree in media or electronic/electrical/telecom engineering + 1 year experience in camera, lighting, audio recording, or ENG.
- Set & Make-up (01 Post): Degree in media, design, or multimedia + 1 year relevant experience.
Junior Manager Positions (JM 1-1: LKR 72,650 β 122,970 | Age: 22 β 45 years)
- Senior Video Editor / Senior Graphic Animator / Senior Video Editor & Graphic (03 Posts): Degree or NVQ Level 7 (or NVQ Level 6 with 5 yrs / NVQ Level 5 with 10 yrs experience) + practical trade test pass.
- Senior Presentation Officer β ITN / VTV (02 Posts): Degree, NVQ Level 7, or NVQ Level 6 (5 yrs) / Level 5 (10 yrs) in TV scheduling.
- Senior Set Designer (01 Post): Degree in Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Design, NVQ Level 7, or NVQ Level 6 with 5 years experience + practical test pass.
- Senior Make-up Artist (01 Post): NVQ Level 7, or NVQ Level 6 (5 yrs) / Level 5 (10 yrs) experience in TV broadcasting.
- Senior Producer β News / Current Affairs / VTV / VFM (04 Posts): Relevant Degree, NVQ Level 7, or Diploma (NVQ 6 with 5 yrs) / NVQ Level 5 with 10 years experience.
- Senior Camera Journalist (01 Post): Relevant Degree, NVQ Level 7, or NVQ Level 6 (5 yrs) / Level 5 (10 yrs) experience in camera work, lighting, and ENG.
Operational & Support Positions
- Producer (Trailer) (MA 4 β 01 Post): Degree or NVQ Level 7 (or NVQ Level 6 with 5 yrs / Level 5 with 10 yrs) + trade test pass. Salary: LKR 64,320 β 113,170 | Age: 22 β 45.
- Programme Controller / Presentation Officer / Library Assistant / Production Officer Technical (MA 2-2 β 05 Posts Total): NVQ Level 5 in relevant subject stream. Salary: LKR 50,540 β 90,270 | Age: 18 β 45.
- Assistant Producer β Programme / News / Vasantham TV (MA 1-2 β 05 Posts Total): G.C.E. O/L in 6 subjects with 4 credits (Sinhala/Tamil, English, Maths) + G.C.E. A/L in 3 subjects + language proficiency of the channel. Salary: LKR 46,220 β 84,350 | Age: 18 β 45.
- Set Assistant (PL 2 β 02 Posts): NVQ Level 2 certification in relevant trade. Salary: LKR 42,300 β 66,060 | Age: 18 β 45.
How to Apply
- Application Mode: Send detailed application with copies of educational certificates, Birth Certificate, and National Identity Card (NIC).
- By Post: Send under registered cover to Deputy General Manager (Admin & HR), Independent Television Network Ltd., Wickramasinghepura, Battaramulla (indicate post on top left of envelope).
- By Email: Send to itnadm@itn.lk stating the post applied for in the subject line.
- Public Sector Officers: Must channel applications through respective Heads of Institutions.