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Position Information
Position Information
Working Title
Radio Talk Show Reporter/Producer
Department
University Television-0912
Requisition Number
S_260407
Posting Open Date
05/28/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
06/10/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
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.
As the Radio Talk Show Reporter/Producer you will utilize original storytelling skills, strong writing and organizational skills to create, produce, write, and edit multi-media content for Nebraska Public Media's daily radio talk show. Produce segments, interviews, research, and book guests for radio and digital audiences. This position will also serve as a fill-in host for radio talk show.
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 originating, developing, writing, and producing content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience news reporting and/or experience in the production of news/public affairs programming; equivalency considered.
• On-air hosting experience. Reporting and producing experience.
• Knowledge of talk show production.
• Experience with standard broadcast equipment.
• Experience with digital audio editing software.
• Experience with digital editing and radio production.
• Familiarity with podcasting and digital platforms helpful.

The successful candidate will have the ability to host live interviews and possess interpersonal skills. They will have knowledge of current events and demonstrate skill in news reporting, researching, copywriting, and editing while meeting strict deadlines.
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
Salary commensurate with education/experience
How to Apply
Click on "Apply to this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org
Job Category (old)
Office/Service
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
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