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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

On Air Host/Multimedia Reporter/Producer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Responsibilities 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.

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

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.

Compliance Requirements

Criminal history background check.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries Higher Education

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