University of Nebraska–Lincoln is hiring: Multimedia Reporter/Producer in Fort W

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Position Information

Working Title: [Insert Working Title]

Department: University Television-0912

Requisition Number: S_241190

Posting Open Date: 12/19/2024

Application Review Date: 01/16/2025

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

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.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA 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://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications or related field and one year of news reporting and/or experience in the production of news/public affairs programming; equivalent education/experience considered. Experience creating, developing, writing and producing stories and/or programs for local/regional/national audiences. Strong interpersonal, communication, reporting and researching skills necessary. News reporting, copywriting and editing, knowledge of current events, computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Additional Requirements

Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required: Yes. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Posted Salary: $41,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

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Contact Information

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Job Details

Job Category: Managerial/Professional

Job Type: Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule: May include nights and weekends

Work Location: Lincoln, NE

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

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