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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)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 - Provisional Positions

Summary of Job Duties:

This part-time general assignment reporter will produce news stories for broadcast and online up to 20 hours per week. Part of this will include packaging a story each weekend and some evenings when coverage of events is warranted. Some weekday coverage of events, especially during major stories, would be appreciated, but there would be flexibility depending on the person’s other obligations. The reporting would involve remotely monitoring meetings that are streamed, packaging stories from KUAR’s news partners, as well as doing original reporting by conducting interviews or attending press conferences or events. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Experience working with professional or campus media, such as a student newspaper, radio station, or TV program.

• Experience with audio recording or editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition)

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Produce daily and enterprise newscast stories and feature-length reports to be broadcast on KUAR, write online versions for KUAR’s website;

• Work under tight deadlines to deliver news on all platforms while maintaining accuracy, ensuring quality, and following standards of NPR’s Ethics Handbook, the Public Media Code of Integrity and the AP Stylebook;

• Willing to work weekends, nights or holidays when coverage of a story is warranted. Able to generate original story ideas while also taking assignments. Willing to take guidance about the direction of a story and accept editing before a story is published or broadcast;

• Capable of covering news conferences, meetings and conducting interviews in-the-field, by phone or the web, capturing good quality audio and photos;

• Actively participates in KUAR’s social media feeds while adhering to best practices for public media journalists;

• Handle station equipment responsibly, letting management know when servicing or replacement is needed;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with public radio;

• Knowledge of in-field audio recording equipment, studio equipment and digital editing software;

• Ability to post content to digital platforms, like websites and social media.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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, [email protected]

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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 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:

Sitting, Standing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

No