Contributing Editor Public Radio

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Collaborative journalism efforts
Editorial planning and coordination
Producing daily, weekly content
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
  • Editorial planning and coordination
  • Producing daily, weekly content
  • Strong editing skills
  • Public-service journalism
  • Audio editing software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Reflects diverse communities
  • Community engagement events
  • Mentoring early-career reporters
  • Station fundraising efforts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
  • At least two (2) years of experience
  • Experience as a reporter, editor, or producer
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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