Rural Reporter KUAR
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
KLRE/KUAR - Provisional Positions
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Summary of Job Duties:
The KUAR Rural Reporter will serve as the stations primary journalist covering the people issues and challenges shaping rural communities across Arkansas. This reporter will focus on topics such as economic development education agriculture health care access infrastructure culture and rural governance grounding all coverage in local voices and community needs.The Rural Reporter will produce daily news stories and long-form features for broadcast create digital-first content for and contribute multimedia stories across KUARs social media platforms. While coverage will center on Arkansas communities stories may be relevant on a regional or national level depending on the topic.
This reporter will represent KUAR at public events community gatherings and partner organization activities speaking with listeners and stakeholders about their reporting. This position reports directly to the News Director and collaborates closely with the entire KUAR newsroom programming team and development staff. The role is governed by state and federal regulations and institutional policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
An Associates degree with two (2) years of experience in journalism or broadcasting;
Experience as a reporter producer or editor.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Experience reporting for audio or radio;
Experience working in a news capacity at an NPR-affiliated public radio station;
Experience reporting on rural communities or rural-focused issues.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Produce daily news stories and in-depth feature reports focused on rural Arkansas communities;
Develop enterprise stories requiring extensive research interviews verification and contextual analysis tailored to KUARs audience;
Serve as an informed on-air source of context and commentary when relevant;
Build relationships with rural community leaders residents schools nonprofits and local government officials;
Attend community meetings local events and press conferences across rural regions;
Produce long-form narrative or investigative audio pieces including possible podcast content;
Create digital-first stories visuals and social media content to increase online reach and engagement;
Participate in on-air membership drives and fundraising activities;
Represent KUAR at station events community gatherings and outreach activities;
Assist with promotional and interstitial content as needed;
Respond quickly to breaking news events affecting rural Arkansas providing timely and accurate updates;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms;
Knowledge of journalistic ethics standards and best practices;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Familiarity with NPRs editorial process and expectations;
Knowledge of audio recording and editing tools including Adobe Audition;
Strong organizational and time-management skills;
Ability to collaborate effectively with newsroom colleagues and external partners;
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competency when reporting in diverse rural communities;
A willingness to immerse in rural communities and engage meaningfully with residents.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
In addition to the resume cover letter and 3 references please submit examples of your recent reporting. Samples may include audio stories written articles digital features or multimedia work.Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button) if you want to be considered for this position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Sitting Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
