University of Nebraska at Omaha

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Editorial and Media Relations, the Editorial and Media Relations Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the visibility and reputation of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) by executing an annual editorial content calendar, producing compelling written news and feature content, and supporting proactive media engagement.

This position helps connect UNO’s stories, research, events, initiatives, and expertise with audiences across Omaha, Nebraska, and beyond, in alignment with Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (MarComm) and UNO strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and effective communicator with a background in journalism, public relations, media, or content marketing who thrives in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision. They are a strong writer, a creative storyteller, and a collaborative teammate who values accuracy, clarity, efficiency, creativity, and impact.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of progressive professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Two to five years of progressive professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field, and/or previous experience in higher education.

Compliance Requirements:

Background check

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.