Host/Digital Producer

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
(1) year experience as a producer, writer, journalist or editor

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.