Contributing Editor Public Radio

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Collaborative journalism efforts
Coordinate editorial planning
Support reporters across stations
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 Contributing Editor will participate in podcasts, town halls, and community engagement events, representing the collaborative newsroom to listeners, stakeholders, and partner organizations.

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 efforts
  • Coordinate editorial planning
  • Support reporters across stations
  • Produce high-quality content
  • Strong editing skills
  • Public-service journalism

Nice-to-have

  • Reflect diverse communities
  • Participate in podcasts
  • Community engagement events
  • Represent collaborative newsroom

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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