Contributing Editor Public Radio

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Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's 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:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.