Position Summary
The Business Assistant supports the day-to-day operations that keep our newsroom and business running smoothly. This is a hands-on, behind-the-scenes role spanning social media, web publishing, customer service, light bookkeeping, and general administration. You'll work closely with the Editor in Chief and bookkeeper, and you'll be a key point of contact for the Community Power Network-Recorders program. It's an ideal fit for someone organized, tech-comfortable, and service-minded who wants meaningful part-time work supporting local journalism.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media
● Monitor the social content calendar and fill gaps as needed
● Create reels and build posts with confidence
● Manage primarily Facebook and Instagram
Website & Technology
● Upload stories to the website via the backend (platform: Indiegraf)
● Post advertisements and manage ad users
● Pull analytics and run reports for the Executive Director
Communications & Customer Service
● Answer inquiries that come through the website
● Handle subscriber service: cancellations, address changes, and general questions
● Send donor acknowledgments, subscription confirmations, and thank-yous
● Serve as point of contact for Recorders and maintain visibility into Recorder scheduling
Finance (Basic)
● Enter transactions into QuickBooks Online; post payments and update records
● Set up new customers (no invoicing required — handled by the bookkeeper)
● Prepare deposits and take them to the bank
● Training provided by the Editor in Chief and/or bookkeeper
Administration & Operations
● Maintain company equipment: asset tagging, asset spreadsheet, and policy acknowledgments
● Handle mailing tasks, including mailed checks
● Provide administrative support for new employees, including compliance paperwork (W-9s, etc.)
● Twice monthly, deliver newspapers to the post office once printed; check the PO Box as needed
Advertisers & Sponsors
● Send advertisers verification that their ad ran after publication
● Complete publisher affidavit forms for legal ads
Other
● Assist with basic event-planning logistics
Qualifications
● Comfortable learning and navigating web and software platforms (social media tools, website backends, QuickBooks Online)
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Friendly, professional customer-service approach
● Reliable, self-directed, and able to manage a flexible schedule
● Prior bookkeeping, administrative, or social media experience is a plus but not required — training is provided
Physical Requirements
● Ability to lift up to 5 lbs
● Ability to work on-site and run occasional errands (bank, post office)
About Our Times
Founded in 1983, Our Times is a Black-owned, community-centered newspaper serving the Evansville region. We amplify Black voices, address gaps in local media coverage, and strengthen civic participation through ethical, accountable reporting. By uplifting community perspectives, training youth journalists, and expanding access to local information, we work to build a more informed, connected, and equitable region.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our Times is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
