Contributing Editor Public Radio

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff (Non-Classified)No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The 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

Summary of Job Duties:

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 help shape story ideas guide reporting projects and ensure consistent editorial standards across partners. They will work closely with the News Director to align newsroom priorities oversee multi-station reporting initiatives and contribute stories features and enterprise work for broadcast digital platforms and collaborative projects.

This role 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.

This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policies.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in Journalism Mass Communications English or related field;

• At least two (2) years of experience as a reporter editor or producer in a newsroom environment.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Experience working in public radio or at an NPR-affiliated station;

• Experience in collaborative or multi-newsroom partnerships;

• Familiarity with AP style and NPR editorial standards;

• Experience in long-form audio production podcasts or live event journalism;

• Experience editing audio or digital news content;

• Demonstrated experience meeting tight deadlines with accuracy and clarity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Edit and provide feedback on scripts digital stories features and enterprise reporting from all partner stations;

• Produce original journalism: including spot news features investigations and digital content for broadcast and online publication;

• Lead or support special projects such as podcasts town halls live audience events multipart series and statewide collaborative initiatives;

• Help maintain consistent editorial standards across all partner newsrooms;

• Mentor early-career reporters and assist with training on reporting writing audio editing and digital publishing;

• Participate in station fundraising efforts including on-air drives and donor events.

• Represent the collaborative newsroom at community events engagement activities and partner meetings;

• Respond swiftly to breaking news and help coordinate multi-station coverage when needed;

• Assist the News Director with long-term planning project scheduling and workflow design;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong news judgment and deep understanding of journalistic ethics;

• Excellent editing writing and communication skills;

• Ability to work collaboratively across newsrooms with varying workflows and capacities;

• Skill in audio editing software (Adobe Audition Hindenburg ProTools etc.);

• Comfort creating digital-first content for web and social media;

• Ability to coach mentor and support reporters at varying levels of experience;

• Strong organizational and project-management abilities;

• Ability to work independently take initiative and balance multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeOther (see special instructions for details)

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.Jonathan Seaborn General Manager

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 Registry

The 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:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

Yes