FIRE Hiring Opportunities

FIRE Program Associate 

Filled as of April 22, 2024

Job Notice

Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE), a nonprofit that provides services and grants to freelance investigative journalists, is hiring a part-time Program Associate to support data, website, communications, development, bookkeeping, and reporter applications and services. Remote position. Flexible schedule. Seeking reliable, organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, tech-savvy assistant, minimum 2-3 years executive assistant or project support experience. Office/Excel required; AirTable, HTML/CSS (Drupal), Emma e-newsletter preferred. 15 hours/week, $30-$35/hour DOE, stipend available for health insurance. Applicant review begins March 15, open until filled. FIRE embraces equity and inclusion in its hiring and program service. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities. Send cover letter and resume to hire@firenewsroom.org, with subject line “Program Associate.” 

Notes for applicants

April 22, 2024 

The Program Associate position has been filled. Any applicant who received an initial receipt confirmation should have received notice of their status. Apologies to anyone we may have missed.  

Freelance Editors and Fact-checkers

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