Multimedia Reporter/Producer Job at University of Nebraska in Lincoln
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, United States
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title
Multimedia Reporter/Producer
Department
University Television-0912
Requisition Number
S_260187
Posting Open Date
03/11/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
03/25/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
Report on all issues relevant to Nebraska and the Midwest, specifically agriculture, food, energy, and issues of importance in rural America. Conduct interviews, write, edit, produce and voice both long and short-form stories for multiple platforms including radio and digital. Collaborate with both internal and external partners. Utilize strong communication and writing skills to develop and pitch story ideas and work on stories as assigned. Serve as an editor and lead producer, or as a team member, for larger projects.
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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No
Physical Required
No
Commercial Driver's 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
$41,600/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.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org
Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
May include nights and weekends
Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
Position Information
Working Title
Multimedia Reporter/Producer
Department
University Television-0912
Requisition Number
S_260187
Posting Open Date
03/11/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
03/25/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
Report on all issues relevant to Nebraska and the Midwest, specifically agriculture, food, energy, and issues of importance in rural America. Conduct interviews, write, edit, produce and voice both long and short-form stories for multiple platforms including radio and digital. Collaborate with both internal and external partners. Utilize strong communication and writing skills to develop and pitch story ideas and work on stories as assigned. Serve as an editor and lead producer, or as a team member, for larger projects.
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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications or related field and one (1) year of 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 creating, developing, writing and producing stories and/or programs for local/regional/national audiences.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, reporting and researching skills necessary.
- Skill in news reporting, copywriting and editing.
- Knowledge of current events and computer literacy.
- Three years' on-air reporting experience, production experience and/or knowledge in news production preferred.
- Experience writing for multiple platforms (print, broadcast, digital).
- Experience covering agriculture.
- Digital editing, on-air broadcast presentation skills.
- Ability to conduct background and broadcast interviews.
- Producing, research and investigative reporting skills.
- Familiarity with podcasting and public records databases helpful.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No
Physical Required
No
Commercial Driver's 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
$41,600/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.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org
Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
May include nights and weekends
Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date