On Air Host/Multimedia Reporter/Producer

Working Title:
On Air Host/Multimedia Reporter/Producer

Department:
University Television-0912

Requisition Number:
S_260409

Posting Open Date:
05/28/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):
06/10/2026

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Description of Work:
Nebraska Public Media is building a new daily talk show designed to inform, engage, and connect Nebraskans through timely conversations on news, public affairs, culture, education, health, and issues affecting communities across the state. This show will be produced for both radio and digital platforms, with a focus on strong storytelling, thoughtful interviews, audience engagement, and content that reflects the interests and needs of Nebraska audiences.

To support this new initiative, Nebraska Public Media is hiring a team of content professionals who will help shape, produce, host, report, and distribute daily talk show content.

Under general supervision, the On Air Host/Multimedia Reporter/Producer produces and announces live newscasts and information in an on-air shift for Nebraska Public Media radio; Researches, writes and produces feature stories and programs; 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 associate producer for daily talk show to include researching topics, booking guests, writing scripts, and serving as back up host. Produces and edits content for digital platforms. Archives newscast and show materials for future reference.

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.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or related degree and one (1) year of experience in 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 content.
• Ability to deliver live and recorded newscasts and host live interviews.
• Interpersonal, reporting and researching skills necessary.
• Knowledge of current events and computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or relevant degree.
• Three (3) years experience with on-air hosting, news reporting, and production experience.
• Knowledge of audio production.
• Experience with standard broadcast equipment and with digital audio editing software.
  
  

Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal, reporting and researching skills and have the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required:
No

Physical Required:
No

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. :
No

Criminal History Background Check Required:
Yes

Posted Salary:
$50,000/year minimum

How to Apply:
Click on Apply for this Job. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

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Job Category (old):
Managerial/Professional

Job Type:
Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5):
May be required to work holidays and non-regular hours and times.

Work Location (City, State):
Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:
No

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