Contributing Editor Public Radio

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Collaborative journalism
Editorial planning
Public service journalism
The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR (Little Rock), KASU (Jonesboro), and KUAF (Fayetteville)

Job Summary

  • The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR (Little Rock), KASU (Jonesboro), and KUAF (Fayetteville).
  • 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR (Little Rock), KASU (Jonesboro), and KUAF (Fayetteville).

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

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
  • 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
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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