State of Nebraska is hiring: Part-Time Radio Announcer in Lincoln

Overview

Part-time Radio Announcer/Producer for Nebraska Public Media. In this part-time role, you’ll primarily work weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM, with occasional evening shifts, creating engaging on-air programs that inform, entertain, and inspire listeners. You’ll research and select music, develop broadcast themes, deliver news and announcements, and help shape the sound of the network while connecting with audiences across the state.

Location: Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate: $15.145

Responsibilities

• Researches and recommends purchases of musical recordings for on-air programs.
• Assists in developing overall theme for network broadcasts.
• Evaluates public responses in planning for network broadcasts.
• Monitors news releases and other information.
• Reviews for announcing on regular on-air shift.
• Announces an on-air shift.
• Monitors on-air sound.
• Operates broadcast studio equipment.
• Reports difficulties to engineering staff.
• Assists in developing promotional materials for new programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and education or training in broadcast journalism or music

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of: classical music and composers; journalism; broadcast and receiving equipment and technology.
• Ability to: organize program materials and information into logical sequence; maintain good community relations; orally communicate clearly; evaluate program themes and recordings; evaluate news content; elicit information from others; meet deadlines; be creative.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Application Guidance

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should not apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Writing/Editing
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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