University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Summary:

Provide copy editing, training and story development for news reporters. This position will also supervise some staff members. Oversee daily news planning and production, full-time onsite in the Nebraska Public Media Newsroom. Utilize broadcast and digital journalism skills to help staff create engaging and impactful content.

About Us:

Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska, the nation and the world. Some of these services include a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time journalism experience in public broadcasting or a journalism-related industry. Experience must demonstrate strong news editing, interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.​
• Skill with audio production techniques and procedures.
• Understanding of current issues in Nebraska.
• Demonstrated effective interviewing techniques to gather desired information.
• Ability to write clear and succinct scripts for audiences on multiple platform; train reporters and student workers; and edit and mentor news reporters and producers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of available audio production systems and techniques for quality sound reproduction.
• Ability to evaluate current program and news content production and revise as necessary to meet Nebraska citizen needs.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required)

• Master's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to produce content for multiple content platforms.
• Ability to serve as on-air host for news magazine programs as needed.

Compliance Requirements:

If selected for this position and a verbal offer is accepted, the final written offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the following required pre-employment check(s): 

• Criminal history background check