• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or Public Relations, plus 7 years related experience and/or training, including project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience writing for and editing newspapers and/or magazine publications with significant circulation.
• Co-op statewide or G & T publication experience preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills required. (AP style required).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Strong photography skills preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Cooperative Communicator (CCC) from NRECA.

Benefits

• 2 Retirement Plan Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accruals
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.