Contributing Editor Public Radio

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Collaborative journalism
Editorial planning
Newsroom priorities
The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR, KASU, and KUAF, strengthening statewide coverage

Job Summary

  • The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR, KASU, and KUAF, strengthening statewide coverage.
  • This position involves shaping story ideas, guiding reporting projects, ensuring consistent editorial standards, and producing high-quality daily, weekly, and special content for broadcast and digital platforms.
  • The role requires strong editing skills, a collaborative mindset, and participation in podcasts, town halls, and community engagement events to represent the collaborative newsroom.

Matching Summary

The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR, KASU, and KUAF, strengthening statewide coverage.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • collaborative journalism
  • editorial planning
  • newsroom priorities
  • public service journalism
  • audio editing software

Nice-to-have

  • public radio experience
  • NPR-affiliated station
  • long-form audio production
  • digital-first content creation
  • community engagement events

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, English, or related field
  • At least two (2) years of experience as a reporter, editor, or producer
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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