Content editor Jobs in Little Rock, AR

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Institutional Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

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 8,900 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 Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

KLRE/KUAR

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Host/Digital Producer will research, report, edit and write daily news and feature stories as part of the station's on-air and digital news efforts. The Host/Digital Producer will also serve as the primary All Things Considered Host. Supplemental commentary will be required when participating as an informed on-air source of content. The Host/Digital Producer will also participate in on-air membership drives and appear at fundraisers, station, and community events. The host/digital producer will create promotional and interstitial content as needed or required. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;

• (1) year experience as a producer, writer, journalist or editor.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Journalism, Broadcast, Mass Communications or comparable media curriculum, or a comparable Associate's Degree with two (2) experience in Journalism or Broadcasting.

• Experience in reporting for audio or radio broadcasts;

• Experience in a news capacity at an NPR affiliate public radio station.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produces daily news stories and long-form feature reports as part of the station's newsroom and collaborative efforts;

• Create stories that require extensive research, analysis of interview content, investigative and verification work, and individualized interpretation based on audience factors;

• Supplemental commentary will be required when participating as an informed on-air source of content;

• All Things Considered Host;

• Produce digital first stories for social media;

• Produce stories for statewide newscast;

• Participate in on-air membership drives;

• Appear at fundraisers, station events, and community events;

• Create news-related promotional and interstitial content as needed or required;

• Be available for reports related to significant breaking news; reports may require spot analysis and fact interpretation based on changing and developing factors;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of digital and social media;

• Knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• Knowledge of NPR editorial process;

• Knowledge of audio recording and editing techniques;

• Knowledge of Adobe Audition;

• Demonstrated organizational skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate;

• Willingness to develop opportunities for engagement with the broader community.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload all required documents in the appropriate attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jonathan Seaborn, General Manager,

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 preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s 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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Lifting, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes