Description
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. Each position will play a key role in launching and sustaining the program, while working collaboratively across radio, news, digital, and production teams.
The On Air Host Multimedia Reporter/Producer positions will support the daily talk show and news magazines in the morning and afternoon drive time. These roles will produce and announce live and recorded newscasts, research and develop talk show topics, book and pre-interview guests, write scripts, edit audio, serve as backup hosts, and create content for digital platforms. (Two positions available)
Apply here: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/100655
Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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
Master’s 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.
