Assistant Journalist

MVR 7,000.00

MVR 3,500.00

• Attendance Excellence Allowance: A rate of 35 MVR shall be paid for each day the employee works.
• Technical Qualification Allowance: For those who hold a qualification above level 7 in the respective field as per the National Qualification Framework of the Maldives, an allowance of 20% of the basic salary shall be provided.

(If Technical Qualification Allowance is not applicable, then in accordance with the policies regarding Supporting Qualification Allowance as per the established principles, funds shall be provided as per the law and regulations).

• Shift Allowance: If work is conducted on a shift basis, an allowance shall be paid for that shift.
• Extra Day Allowance: On public holidays as specified in the law, if the employee is required to work, an allowance shall be paid as per the established principles.
• Transport Allowance: Allowance will be provided according to the prescribed rules for persons residing in Hulhumalé or Vilimale.
• Pension Scheme: Pension contributions under the Pension Law of the Maldives.
• Additionally, overtime allowances and communication allowances shall be provided as per the established principles.

• A pass in the GCE O-Level examinations in at least two subjects with a "D" grade or above; or
• Two years of work experience in a related field.

• Ability and skill in gathering and preparing news;
• Ability to operate a video camera and to edit videos;
• Submitting news and conducting live events;
• Translating news in Dhivehi and English languages.

• Submitting news and reports to various platforms of radio/TV/online and new media, conducting on-camera standups, and broadcasting events live on radio and TV.
• Submitting news and reports to radio/TV/online platforms and script writing, editing videos/audio/photos and other necessary materials, and assisting in videography and video work.
• Translating scripts (from Dhivehi to English/from English to Dhivehi).
• Cover news events in Malé and engage in activities outside Malé.
• Creating or sourcing infographics needed for news and reports produced for TV, online and various new media platforms, or engaging another party to do this work or assist in it.
• Archiving videos/audio and scripts obtained or produced for radio, TV, online and various new media platforms, or engaging another party to do this work or assist in it.
• In the work environment, following the procedures established in the newsroom.
• Participating in editorial planning and staff meetings and working in any assigned shift at the office.
• Completing assigned work and meeting set deadlines.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the News Director in connection with prevailing circumstances or special situations.

• Curriculum vitae / CV of the applicant for the post (including relevant phone number and email address)
• A copy of the card showing that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if expired) with legible writing, and a clear photocopy of written documents.
• Copies of educational certificates received

- Copies of educational certificates and transcripts issued by an accredited secondary education institution in the Maldives;

- Copies of educational certificates and transcripts issued by an accredited and credited secondary education institution outside the Maldives

- In cases without a certificate, copy of a letter with an attestation of course completion.

• Letters issued by the institutions where work has been carried out to show work experience.
• Police report (not exceeding 4 months)

• In accordance with the requirements of the post, persons whose educational qualifications and experience (documents submitted) meet the requirements shall be shortlisted and invited for interview.
• The post shall be filled by the person obtaining the highest marks based on educational certificates, work experience and interview (and if there is an examination and presentation, those shall also be included).

(If there is an examination and presentation, this will be notified when the interview is invited.)

Interested applicants are requested to upload their documents to the company website www.psm.mv/careers by 16:00 on 16 November 2026. Alternatively, please email the documents to [email protected].