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 (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; Benefits Eligible

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
  • live event journalism
  • 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

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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