Commonwealth Union

Content Writer - Business

Commonwealth Union
Colombo, Western Part-time Negotiable Apply by Oct 16, 2026📢 Media & Communications

Job Overview

We're looking for a curious, sharp-eyed Business News Writer to join our team on a part-time basis. You'll cover breaking business news, market developments, and industry trends, turning complex financial and corporate stories into clear, engaging content for our readers.


This role is ideal for someone who is currently pursuing a business degree (or equivalent) or has already completed one, and who wants hands-on writing experience in a fast-paced editorial environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and write timely articles on business, finance, markets, and industry news
  • Follow company earnings, economic indicators, and market-moving events
  • Interview sources and verify facts to ensure accuracy
  • Collaborate with editors to refine tone, structure, and clarity
  • Meet regular publishing deadlines in a part-time capacity

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field — or have already completed one
  • Strong written English with the ability to explain complex topics simply
  • A genuine interest in business, markets, and current events
  • Prior writing experience, especially with SEO best practices, is an added advantage — but not essential. We're happy to train the right candidate.

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Company Information

Commonwealth Union
Commonwealth Union 📢 Media & Communications

www.CommonwealthUnion.com is a digital media platform that connects the 2.6 billion people of the Commonwealth’s 56 member nations by providing the latest global and regional business news, investments, and more. It was launched by a group of intellectuals and investors from several nations of the Commonwealth. It also serves as a gateway to global markets and a window of investment and business opportunities for companies through its unique marketing and advertising categories that cover the Commonwealth. It has a global Commonwealth Diaspora of over 100 million educated, professional and business people, travelers and also encapsulates over 150 million Small and Medium Sized (SME’s) businesses throughout the Commonwealth’s 56 nations, covering 33% of the world’s population with 2.6 billion people and a combined Commonwealth GDP of over USD 13 trillion. Presently have about 12m active readership.

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Posted Sep 16, 2026
📢 Media & Communications

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