Posted On: December 21, 2015

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: ProPublica

Company Description

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Our work focuses exclusively on truly important stories, stories with “moral force.” We do this by producing journalism that shines a light on exploitation of the weak by the strong and on the failures of those with power to vindicate the trust placed in them.

Job Description

ProPublica is seeking a bright, self-motivated and well-organized administrative professional to join the New York headquarters as the Newsroom and Office Assistant. The Assistant will work in close partnership with the leadership (editor-in-chief, president, managing editor, vice-president/development, director of finance, executive chairman) of the organization as well as the newsroom staff, learning about all aspects of ProPublica’s work. He or she will play a critical role in preparing and managing schedules, interacting with staff and key stakeholders; maintaining a smooth-running and professional office and managing special projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is required to have a strong interest in public affairs, at minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and one to two years of experience in an office setting. The ability to take initiative, coordinate with others and follow through in a dynamic and highly confidential environment is a must. Excellent organizational ability demonstrated in meeting deadlines, setting priorities, maintaining accuracy in details and working in cooperative but self-directed manner are also critical. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. A demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications is essential.

ProPublica is committed to diversity and especially encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply.

Activities will include:

Executive Assistance
Schedule and maintain executive calendars, make appointments and prepare for meetings.
Provide general administrative support to the executive staff.
Coordinate travel arrangements for the executive staff, as needed.

Newsroom
To the extent time permits, assist newsroom staff with mailings, inquiries and special projects as needed.
Provide oversight of ProPublica’s calendar, including timesheet and vacation coordination and tracking for newsroom and administrative staff.
Manage office events, including staff development (brown-bags), annual holiday party and other celebrations.
Collect corporate credit card receipts from journalists and attach to statements on a monthly basis.

Office Management
Act as office manager; including ordering supplies, handling invoices and maintaining relationships with vendors.
Act as liaison with building management.
Field phone calls on main line, responding to queries from readers and directing calls as needed. Provide back-up phone assistance to executives.
Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
Review and distribute mail.
Assist with new employee set-up, including managing security card system.

General
Draft correspondence, administrative and other materials.
Prepare expense and other internal reports.
Act as back-up to director of information technology, performing backups of ProPublica’s servers and reviewing spam filters, etc. as needed.

To Apply

To apply, submit a resume and a cover note explaining why you are the best fit for this job to NewsOfficeAssistant@propublica.org.