Contributing Editor Public Radio

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
On-site
Collaborative journalism
Editorial planning
Public service journalism
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Contributing Editor for Public Radio to enhance collaborative journalism efforts across three stations. The role involves editing, producing content, and supporting reporters while maintaining editorial standards

Job Summary

  • The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR, KASU, and KUAF.
  • This position is designed to strengthen statewide coverage by coordinating editorial planning, supporting reporters across all three stations, and producing high-quality daily, weekly, and special content.
  • The Contributing Editor will help shape story ideas, guide reporting projects, and ensure consistent editorial standards across partners.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Contributing Editor for Public Radio to enhance collaborative journalism efforts across three stations. The role involves editing, producing content, and supporting reporters while maintaining editorial standards.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • collaborative journalism
  • editorial planning
  • public service journalism
  • audio editing software
  • digital-first content creation

Nice-to-have

  • public radio experience
  • NPR-affiliated station experience
  • multi-newsroom partnerships
  • long-form audio production
  • 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
  • Experience working in public radio or at an NPR-affiliated station
  • Familiarity with AP style and NPR editorial standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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