On Air Host/Multimedia Reporter/Producer Job at University of NebraskaLincoln, Nebraska City, NE

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  • University of NebraskaLincoln
  • Nebraska City, NE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, researches, writes and produces feature stories and programs for Nebraska Public Media; produces and announces an on-air shift for Nebraska Public Media radio. Utilizes professional judgment to determine overall content and effectiveness of radio and news programming. Researches, writes, edits, produces, and narrates long and short-form stories to broadcast to the listening audience. Conducts and records telephone and in-person interviews by arranging interview time and place to record pertinent information that may possibly be used for broadcast. Serves as editor and lead producer or, as a team member, for large projects. Hosts special programs to include selecting music, writing and timing all leads, writing the rundown, and hosting the show. Archives newscast story audio and /or video, news copy, and related materials to be kept for future reference.

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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or relevant degree plus one (1) year of reporting/production experience to include: News reporting and/or experience in the production of news/public affairs programming.
  • Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience originating, developing, writing, and producing programs for local/regional/national audiences essential.
  • Work history will demonstrate radio and news reporting, writing and editing, knowledge of current events, computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of current events and computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

  • Master's degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or relevant degree.
  • Three (3) years of experience in on-air reporting and hosting experience, production experience and/or knowledge in news production.
  • Skills producing and/or hosting podcasts are helpful.
  • Photography and videography skills.
  • Knowledge of producing stories for digital platforms and social media best practices.

Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal, reporting and researching skills.


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

Information at a Glance

Req Id: 1900

Campus Name: University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL)

Org Unit: University Television UNL

Job Location: Lincoln, NE 68583

Application Review Date: 12/1/25

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: $50,000/year minimum

Job Type: Full-Time

Worksite Eligibility: On-site

Benefits Eligible: Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org

Special Instructions to Applicant: Click on "Apply Now". Create or login to account. If current employee, click on Employee login.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its programs, activities, or employment.


Posting Start Date: 11/19/25

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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