Staff Assistant
Townhall Media is looking for a detail oriented and motivated Staff Assistant to join the team in our Arlington, VA, office.
Townhall Media has become the nation’s leading destination for politically active citizens and opinion leaders looking for conservative news, commentary and analysis. We reach an audience of more than 17 million unique visitors, and our growing network of web properties includes Townhall.com, HotAir.com, Twitchy.com, Redstate.com, Bearingarms.com, and Humanevents.com.
Responsibilities include:
• Office maintenance duties - ordering equipment and supplies, travel arrangements, mail distribution, shipping, coordinating meetings, answering phones, routine organization of office common areas, working with building maintenance on any suite issues
• Coordination with Salem Media Group accounting staff on invoices including accounts payable/receivable processing, coding and tracking, purchasing card coding and documentation, fixed asset tracking, contributor setup and invoicing, expense reimbursement
reporting
• Work with Salem New Media’s IT Administration Team and assist staff with basic IT and computer issues, including desk set-up for new hires
• Liaison with corporate office contacts and outside service providers
• Assist Business Manager with HR needs – onboard new hires, assist with open enrollment & wellness program, coordinate with the legal department to draft IC and employment agreements, manage timecard and PTO approvals, maintain staff organization chart, among other responsibilities
• Work closely with the VP & General Manager of Townhall Media on specific projects and scheduling
• Handle a variety of other requests as necessary
Job Specification:
• Background check required
• Proficient in office software; Word, Excel, etc.
• Detail oriented self-starter with strong organization skills
• Able to prioritize and multitask while being flexible in a changing and growing environment
• Comfortable learning new tasks and processes
• Sensitivity to confidential information is key
• Title and salary based on experience
• 401k, health and dental benefits
Salem Media Group is America’s leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network, a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of Christian themed magazines. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 61 stations in the nation’s top 25 markets – and 29 in the top 10. Each of our radio properties has a full portfolio of broadcast and digital marketing opportunities.
