Overview
Journalism Program Assistant job at O'Keefe Media Group. West Palm Beach, FL.
O'KEEFE MEDIA GROUP
A celebrated American journalist and media innovator, James O'Keefe and his team is renowned for their impactful reporting that has inspired legislative reforms, led to official congressional inquiries, and the defunding of corrupt institutional programs.
The OMG mission is to empower and equip a movement of thousands of citizen journalists to expose wrongdoings, corruption, and government overreach, with the support of an in-house team of elite journalists to bring factual, unbiased stories to light.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Journalist Program Assistant who will assist and grow the American Swiper program here at O\'Keefe Media Group. This position will be helping our leader of the program with daily tasks of the American Swiper Program. We require someone who wants to put in long hours and have a tenacious attitude to help our undercover journalists in the program. This role requires someone who is hungry, passionate, hardworking, loyal, and has a heart for true journalism.
This position is demanding and requires a minimum of 50% travel.
This is an IN-OFFICE position in SOUTH FLORIDA when we open our new office (January 2024)
- Must be able to work in our new South Florida office. (Exact location TBD between Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach)
- Candidate must be local to South Florida or willing to relocate by June 2024.
- Candidates will work remote with 50% travel to Northvale, NJ office or elsewhere in the country until around January 2024 when the new office is opened.
Responsibilities
Assist our American Swiper leader with daily tasksCheck in with our OMG American SwipersHandle administrative tasksHelp develop angles to potential investigationsParticipate in daily planning meetingsFacilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news storiesDispatch information in a timely and organized mannerMonitor blogs, social media, and local papers for potential storiesComplete a vetting process of new potential American SwipersAssist with the equipment of the American SwipersHelp grow in all aspects of the American Swiper ProgramAvailability / Travel
Must be able to work IN OFFICEThe work is demanding and will often require long hoursThis position calls for 50% travelQualifications
Must demonstrate loyalty to both cause and the FounderMust be deeply passionate about OMG's missionMust possess a willingness to risk it all on the truth and stay strong under insurmountable pressureThe ideal candidate is a hard worker with a great attitudeEffective organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize diverse tasks in a high-energy environmentEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work to a tight scheduleAble to seek simple solutions to complex problemsMust be a self-starter with strong news judgment and good instinctsMust be enterprising and resourcefulA familiarity with the fast pace of a startup organization (media org. preferred)Benefits
Salary commensurate with experienceMedical, Dental and Vision benefit coverage3 weeks of paid time off#J-18808-Ljbffr