Hawaiian Grass Roots Group to Hire Corruption Investigation Reporter

It is sometimes interesting to use the search term "corruption" in a database or website and see what comes up.

Doing so in the national employment database www.PrimeCB.com (run by CareerBuilder), I found the following ad for an investigative reporter to research corruption and government management issues in Hawaii for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii.

The purpose of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is to improve the relationship between the government and the people with the objective of improving the effectiveness of the government, the business climate and in some cases, tradition, to foster an atmosphere in Hawaii that results in maximum personal freedom for every individual. We recognize that personal freedom comes with the price of personal responsibility, accountability and respect for others. We believe each person must be free to succeed or fail in building wealth and in relationships with others.

Mission

The mission of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is to promote   individual   liberty, the free market and limited accountable government.   Through   research papers, policy briefings, commentaries and conferences,   the   Institute seeks to educate and inform Hawaii's policymakers, news media   and   the general public. Grassroot Institute is a member of the State Policy Network, Townhall.com, Americans for Tax Reform, The Sam Adams Alliance and more. 

See their website at:  http://www.grassrootinstitute.org/

The Institute also created "Grassroot TV", which is a new area on the popular YouTube.com video web site featuring videos relating to public issues in Hawaii and beyond, as well as statements from the Institute on various concerns facing our communities. We have new videos up at Grassroot TV!

                  

• Price Tag of the   Hawaii Legislature: Putting the Cost of a Con-Con in   Perspective
• GRIH Press Conference:   New Native Hawaiian Study

                  

They also loaded up the library at the online TV station with new videos from The Heritage Foundation, Cato Institute, Americans for Tax Reform and more. We are also looking for more videos and ideas for the new site.  Please visit 'Grassroot TV' at http://www.youtube.com/user/GrassrootHawaii.

I know I am going to review their website for ideas.  It seems the Institute might have libertarian leanings, which isn't bad, since they believe in small government.

Click the link below to see the ad.
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                                              Description                                                                                                                         The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii located in Honolulu, Hawaii is currently seeking an experienced investigative reporter for long- and short-term projects that expose waste, fraud, incompetence and corruption in state and local government.

We seek a candidate with a track record of developing sources, breaking news and getting their hands on public records. Knowing Hawaii’s public records laws and FOIA is a plus. This individual will serve a central role in our Government Transparency and Accountability initiative.

The successful candidate’s work will be distributed via our website, as well as through papers published by our organization that have wide circulation throughout Hawaii and at the state Capitol. In addition, the investigative reporter will expose information that will be featured in print, television and radio stories across the state.
                                                                                                    

                                                                         

                                                                            Requirements                                         The ideal candidate will have at least five years of news reporting experience, understand computer-assisted reporting, and have the savvy to talk about their findings on television and radio. This position will report directly to the Institute’s President, and will work closely with our Director of Communications and Director of Operations.

Applicants must posses:

 

• five years of news reporting experience
• a personal commitment to free-market principles
• exceptional writing and communications skills, an attention to detail
• an ability to take direction