METHLAL WEERASOORIYA

Lecturer Media Trainer and Web Editor in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Thirty years of experience in all aspects of journalism; reporting, content management, production and publication.
Author of five books, award winning photographer and publications designer
Journalism trainer and media professional development advisor.
Creative writer and concept developer in all literary and publication work.
Excellent writing skills, editing and publication consultant.
Award winning professional photographer contributed to publications locally and internationally.
Qualified designer familiar with In-design, Adobe Illustrator and most of other software related to publishing.
Creative writer, Concept developer for not-for profit initiatives, author and researcher.
Comprehensive of knowledge and skill in traditional media, New Media & Social Media.
Strong communication and organizing skills and ability to work as a good team member.

Work History

Senior Editor @Roar Sinhala, Media at Roar Global(Current)

www.roar.global

@ Head of Digital, New & Social Media at Next Sri Lanka Public Media 2010--to date

Editor | http://thecatamaran.org | web site formerly formed by the Media in Cooperation

and Transition GMBH. https://mict-international.org/ 2010-to 2020 May

@ Editor in Chief | http://thecolombopost.net & Media House International web sites,

http://thecolombopost.net/ 2010-to date

@ Lecturer | Media Trainer, Sri Lanka College of Journalism

http://www.slcj.lk/ 2010-to date

@ Laknetha Coordinating & Managing Editor

( A Monthly Tabloid for the Sri Lankans living in North America) 2010

@ Deputy Editor, Bimnetha | Bimonthly Magazine 2009-2010

@ Dinamina Deputy Editor ( Features) 1997-2008

  • Work
    • Srilanka College of Journalism
  • Education
    • Ananda Mohan College
    • University of Sri Jayewardenepura