Careers and Internships
Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska, the nation and the world. Some of these services include a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.
Nebraska Public Media is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and offers competitive salary and benefit packages. Most of our employment opportunities are located in Lincoln, Nebraska, population approximately 250,000. Lincoln is the state capitol, and is also the home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- part of the Big Ten Conference and a major research university in the Great Plains region.
- A nine-station, statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS.
- A nine-station, statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR.
- Nebraska Public Media Labs – a cutting edge center for experimentation in emerging media.
- State-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.
Available Jobs
The Marketing and Communications Specialist will play a key role in creating greater awareness of Vision Maker Media (VMM), a national nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska. VMM’s primary purpose is to deliver high quality broadcast content to Public Broadcasting. We work with independent producers and stations across the country to fund, produce, distribute and market 3 to 10 programs annually. We are also involved in the professional development of filmmakers through workshops and regular communications, as well as youth media and film festival tour. The Marketing and Communications Specialist will report to the Director of Programs and Projects.
Posted Aug. 25, 2021
Apply NowNebraska Public Media is looking for a professional who will be responsible for shooting single camera video productions along with editing. Position will also be responsible for operating Broadcast Graphics systems during remote sports productions and studio production.
Posted Aug. 30, 2021
Apply NowNebraska Public Media is looking for a highly skilled professional to join our Communications team. The ideal candidate has experience with digital marketing techniques targeting specific audiences through digital platforms and the ability to read and understand digital analytics to improve performance of marketing. The ideal candidate also has experience writing for and editing publications and news releases and copywriting for various types of ads in print, online, on radio, and on television. Serves as technical producer for online virtual events.
Posted Sept. 13, 2021
Apply NowNebraska Public Media, Nebraska’s PBS and NPR stations, is looking for two students who will gain knowledge and experience in video production, Avid editing, remote broadcasts, and television studio production. Create and edit short video segments for broadcast & digital distribution and develop skills in content storytelling and videography in the fields of sports, human interest, history, and the arts. Assist in the remote truck, EFP, and studio. Assist producers with show preparation, research, scheduling, and field production. Share responsibility for cataloging and record keeping of digital media, archive footage and research materials. Assist in gathering information for short and long-form documentaries and other projects. On-air/voice talent potential is a plus, but not a requirement. Student majoring in Broadcasting or related field. Experience in television production a plus. Must be highly organized and able to work on a variety of assigned projects. Must be willing to collaborate with a team of experienced content creators. 10-20 hours per week.
Posted Sept. 15, 2021
Get hands-on experience with a creative national nonprofit production company. Work with professional tools and learn business strategies that can build your resume for graduation all while being employed by an organization that is empowering and engaging American Indian and Alaska Native people to share stories through Public Television.
The primary role of the student worker includes, but is not limited to, media archives and database input, and other duties as assigned.
Posted Sept. 20, 2021
Perform network and server support for NET computer systems in a broadcast environment. Maintain and configure firewalls, routers, enterprise networking, proxies, VPN, VOIP, VMWare, SAN, fiber connectivity, and Windows/Linux servers. Design, install and integrate systems for the NET Network Operations Center and Transmission sites. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software and network problems for the Network Operations and Production System. Install, load and configure new servers and computer hardware to be used in the network operations center.
Install computer hardware and software, provide maintenance for PC’s, laptops, printers, and associated peripherals for NET. Provide end user support for enterprise level applications and Avid editing applications. Research information pertaining to the integration of computer hardware and software for the Avid Unity Editing environment. Provide technical support for the IS Helpdesk and Avid editing platform users. Create and maintain images used to load NET’s computer hardware. Move computer hardware and help maintain the computer hardware and software inventory.
Posted Sept. 20, 2021
Apply NowUnder limited supervision, researches, preps, produces and announces an on-air shift for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications.
Make live on-air announcements, including classical music announcing, read underwriter copy, weather forecasts and news. Expected to participate in on-air fundraisers. Operate studio electronics such as broadcast board, CD players, and audio playback from broadcast software. Will also be assigned to substitute announce on news magazines and host prerecorded specials.
Experience and education or training in broadcast journalism, or music required. Six months broadcasting, and classical music background preferred. Please include resume, cover letter and any links to air checks.
Open until filled. Visit netnebprod.unl.edu for additional information and www.statejobs.nebraska.gov for job duties, requirements, and to apply. Must complete State application. State Personnel, Special Accommodations under ADA call: (402) 471-2075. EEO/VET
Posted Sept. 23, 2021
Apply NowNebraska Public Media is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and offers competitive salary and benefit packages. Most of our employment opportunities are located in Lincoln, Nebraska, population approximately 250,000. Lincoln is the state capitol, and is also the home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- part of the Big Ten Conference and a major research university in the Great Plains region.