A studio dossier · Vol. 01 — 2026
Your organization's problems are not a software problem. They are a systems problem.
Systemsfororganizationsthatmeanwhattheyrun.
The Column Myanmar helps media organizations and INGOs across Southeast Asia build editorial systems, content operations, and media training programs.
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Contributors
Method
A systems studio, not a SaaS vendor.
TCM's method is to study an organization's actual operating problem, design a custom system for it, and hand it off, without forcing the organization to change how it already works.
This discipline was built inside newsroom operations. It now extends to any organization whose operations are the bottleneck—not just media.
The practice
Three practices,
one operating discipline.
TCM works at the seam where operational standards meet organizational reality. Every engagement, whether a six-week build or a year-long advisory, runs on the same principles: clear systems, defensible methodology, and respect for the people the system serves.
Systems
Operational infrastructure that survives high-pressure work.
We design and ship the workflows, integrations, and dashboards that turn a team's standards into a repeatable operation. Editorial work was TCM's founding proof point; today we build systems for any organization whose operations — not its ambition — are the bottleneck.
Engagements
- Starter build$400 – $800
Single workflow or content pipeline setup, documentation included, 2–3 week delivery.
- Full system$800 – $1,500
End-to-end editorial infrastructure, WordPress or Supabase-backed, reporting dashboard, handoff training.
Training
Programs that change how teams think, not just what they do.
We run intensive, methodology-first programs for newsrooms, INGOs, and university partners across the region — built from working practice, not theory.
Engagements
- Half-day workshop$150 – $250
Up to 4 hours, one topic: media literacy, fact-checking, science communication, or systems thinking for lean teams. Materials included.
- Full-day workshop$250 – $500
Full program on one topic in depth: editorial workflow design, community operations, or organizational systems literacy. Custom exercises, participant handouts, facilitation guide.
- Multi-session program$400 – $800
3 to 5 sessions over 2 to 4 weeks, for NGO teams, university cohorts, or org teams building out operational systems: editorial, HR, community, or program management.
Recent topics
Media Literacy · Fact-Checking · Science Communication · Editorial Workflow Design · Systems Thinking for Small Teams · Community Operations Management
Advisory
An editorial operator on call when you need one.
Long-term partnerships with founders, editors, and program leads — closing the gap between what the masthead says and what the org can actually deliver.
Engagements
- Monthly retainer — Starter$150 – $250 / mo
Async support, monthly strategy session, editorial calendar review.
- Monthly retainer — Active$250 – $400 / mo
Weekly check-ins, ongoing system maintenance, staff writing guidance, content strategy.
All engagements begin with a free 20-minute call. Pricing reflects Southeast Asia market rates.
Delivered systems
Systems we've shipped.
Not one product reused five times. Five different operational problems, each solved with its own system.
- 01Publishing Management System
- 02Learning Management System
- 03Editorial Workflow Management System
- 04Human Resources Management System
- 05Community Center Management System
- 06Portal / Membership Management System
Process
How an engagement works.
- Stage 01
Talk
Free 20-minute call. We understand your org, your constraints, and what you need.
- Stage 02
Build
Systems delivered in 2–3 weeks. Workshops in 7 days. Advisory starts immediately.
- Stage 03
Hand off
Everything documented, everything yours. Your team runs it without us.
Trusted by
Built on work from
Selected work
What we've built.
Publication Infrastructure
Fact Hub Myanmar
20M+ reach
Under Fact Hub Myanmar alone, TCM built a Publishing Management System, a Learning Management System, an Editorial Workflow Management System, and a Human Resources Management System, plus supporting internal and public sites.
View live previewOperational Systems
Build Myanmar CMS
2 platforms shipped
A Community Center Management System covering activity logs, finance, HR, calendar, and check-in management.
Training Program
Media & Information Literacy Camp
100+ participants
Full-day media literacy program with custom simulation materials.
Advisory
Ongoing Studio Work
SEA-wide
Content strategy and editorial operations for media orgs and INGOs across the region.
About the studio
The Column Myanmar is a team of young journalists, systems builders, and media operators based in Bangkok — organized around the belief that editorial work in Southeast Asia deserves better infrastructure.
TCM exists because most media organizations in the region need both editorial depth and operational infrastructure. We provide both.
- OriginFounded Fact Hub Myanmar (20M+ reach)
- SF TiesStartup & incubator collaborations, San Francisco
- AlumniBuild Myanmar Foundation alumni & operational leads
- BackgroundJournalism, media studies, and systems backgrounds across Southeast Asia
How we work
Three principles that shape every engagement.
- N° 01
Editorial first
Systems serve the standards, not the other way around. We start with the journalism and build outward.
- N° 02
Built to be handed off
Every workflow, document, and dashboard is designed so your team can run it without us.
- N° 03
Regional fluency
We know the operating realities of Southeast Asian newsrooms — language, funding, risk, and constraint.
“We don't sell deliverables. We build the operating layer that makes good editorial work possible — and survivable.”
Method note
Most operations consultants in the region are either operators who cannot build systems, or developers who do not understand how the organization actually works. TCM started in newsrooms and works the same way everywhere else: understand the operation first, build the system second.
Questions
Frequently asked.
No. Editorial is where TCM started, but the systems already delivered span publishing, learning management, HR, and community operations, not just editorial tools. The method extends wherever an organization's operations need infrastructure, not a workaround.
Yes. Current clients and targets span Thailand, Indonesia, and international development organizations operating across Southeast Asia.
Starter builds: 2–3 weeks. Full systems: 4–6 weeks. We scope everything before we start so there are no surprises.
Training workshops start at $150. Advisory retainers start at $150/mo. We built the pricing to have an entry point for locally-funded organizations, not just INGOs.
No. We work remotely across the region and are comfortable with distributed teams, different time zones, and both English and Burmese communication.
Free intro call · Scoped before you commit · Delivered with full documentation
Correspondence
Let's talk
Tell us about your organization and what you'd like to build. We respond to every message personally.
Fastest way to start
Book a free 20-minute introductory call.
No prep needed. We'll listen, ask questions, and tell you honestly if we can help.