Contributing Editor Public Radio

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Collaborative journalism
Editorial planning
Public service journalism
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Contributing Editor for public radio, responsible for enhancing collaborative journalism across multiple stations. The ideal candidate will possess strong editorial skills, a background in journalism, and the ability to produce high-quality content while fostering community engagement. **

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 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, while also participating in podcasts, town halls, and community engagement events.

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Contributing Editor for public radio, responsible for enhancing collaborative journalism across multiple stations. The ideal candidate will possess strong editorial skills, a background in journalism, and the ability to produce high-quality content while fostering community engagement. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

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
  • Community engagement
  • Fundraising participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, English, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience as a reporter, editor, or producer
  • Experience in collaborative or multi-newsroom partnerships
  • Familiarity with AP style and NPR editorial standards
  • Experience in long-form audio production, podcasts, or live event journalism

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Not specified

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