Journalism Program Assistant Job at O'Keefe Media Group, West Palm Beach, FL

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  • O'Keefe Media Group
  • West Palm Beach, FL

Job Description

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 tasks 
  • Check in with our OMG American Swipers
  • Handle administrative tasks 
  • Help develop angles to potential investigations
  • Participate in daily planning meetings.
  • Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories.
  • Dispatch information in a timely and organized manner.
  • Monitor blogs, social media, and local papers for potential stories.
  • Complete a vetting process of new potential American Swipers.
  • Assist with the equipment of the American Swipers. 
  • Help grow in all aspects of the American Swiper Program.

AVAILABILITY / TRAVEL

  • Must be able to work IN OFFICE.
  • The work is demanding and will often require a minimum of 12 hour work days.
  • This position calls for 50% TRAVEL .

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must demonstrate loyalty to both cause and the Founder.
  • Must be deeply passionate about OMG's mission.
  • Must possess a willingness to risk it all on the truth and stay strong under insurmountable pressure.
  • The ideal candidate is a hard worker with a great attitude.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize diverse tasks in a high-energy environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work to a tight schedule.
  • Able to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
  • Must be a self-starter with strong news judgment and good instincts.
  • Must be enterprising and resourceful.
  • A familiarity with the fast pace of a startup organization (media org. preferred).

BENEFITS  

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefit coverage. 
  • 3 weeks of paid time off.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation,

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