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