Senior News Editor - Multiplatform & Mentorship Lead

The University of Texas at Austin

300 West Dean Keeton St.,Austin, Texas,78712,United States

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Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Job Category: Online | New Media, Radio,

Employment Type: Full time,

Posted: 10.05.2026

Purpose

The senior editor is a key leader in our award-winning newsroom. This experienced journalist oversees a talented team of beat reporters who tell stories for audio and digital audiences. The editor works collaboratively to strategize about coverage, plan for news events and help reporters craft engaging features and break new ground. The ideal candidate is: passionate about mentoring reporters to do their best work and reach the next stages of their careers;

a sharp editor who can see and hear what a story is missing; an innovative thinker about how to tell stories on multiple platforms; and a collaborator who is comfortable working with multimedia, digital and events teams. The senior editor reports to the executive editor of KUT News & The Texas Newsroom, Corrie Mac Laggan.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and edits news stories, features and two-ways for on-air and digital platforms. Guides reporters in juggling breaking news and enterprise reporting. Collaborates with digital and multimedia teams on stories. Identifies stories KUT should be covering and keeps the newsroom ahead of the curve on local and national news. Runs news meetings as assigned.
• Supervises reporters and works to develop their skills. Works in collaboration with other editors on plans for special projects, election coverage and other major events.
• Manages outside content partnerships, including making sure we are sharing KUT stories and picking up relevant stories from our partner stations from The Texas Newsroom.
• Makes public appearances at events promoting KUT News or its outreach activities as assigned. Participates in on-air fundraising as assigned. On-call as back-up editor and during breaking news, the weekends and emergencies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Five years' experience in journalism that includes experience in breaking news coverage on multiple platforms. At least one year experience as an editor. Basic understanding of digital content management systems. One or more years supervising and mentoring employees.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Ten years' experience as a journalist, including editing radio news and extensive digital writing and editing. Experience with Adobe Audition. Fluent in Spanish.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $95,000

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions.

Work Shift

• Work hours may vary to include additional working hours during peak periods. This position may require working on evenings, some weekends and holidays.

To Apply:

Submit your application here. Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• 3 examples of work edited on digital and/or audio platforms.

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

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