Contributing Editor Public Radio

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Collaborative journalism efforts
Editorial planning and coordination
Producing high-quality content
The Contributing Editor will play a key leadership role in advancing collaborative journalism efforts between KUAR, KASU, and KUAF, strengthening statewide coverage

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 requires strong editing skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to public-service journalism that reflects the diverse communities across Arkansas.
  • 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, KASU, and KUAF, strengthening statewide coverage.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • collaborative journalism efforts
  • editorial planning and coordination
  • producing high-quality content
  • strong editing skills
  • public-service journalism
  • audio editing software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to diverse communities
  • participate in podcasts and town halls
  • mentoring early-career reporters
  • station fundraising efforts

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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