Careers and Internships

Provide system administration for Microsoft/Active Directory platforms. Manage a VMware Vsphere virtual server environment for over 185 servers. Provide support services for Enterprise SAN including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Manage and maintain the video editing network and systems, VoIP phone system, endpoint security, and VMware VDI virtual desktop environment. Expertise in Cisco firewalls and switches, as well as advanced experience in network architecture and multiple VLAN routing. Expertise in SQL database management/maintenance. Provides project management and oversight for system migrations, implementation, and administration.

Posted Jan. 19, 2024

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Nebraska Public Media is searching for an individual to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Chief Engineer. We are seeking an experienced and innovative individual to contribute to the technical excellence and operational efficiency of our broadcasting systems and infrastructure. The key duty of the Assistant Chief Engineer is to assist the Network Operations Chief Engineer in installation, maintenance, administration, operation, integration, and monitoring of broadcast and non-broadcast technical equipment. If you’re passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality media experiences to our audience, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Posted Jan. 26, 2024

Are you someone who is driven by their curiosity? Do you find yourself often turning to and working with data to answer your questions? Are you interested in a role supporting media/marketing professionals to meet their ambitious goals of crafting stories, engaging audiences, and creating impact? If so, come join our dynamic team!

Nebraska Public Media, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Station, is on the lookout for a Media/Business Development Data Analyst to assist in conducting research and analysis by standardizing and automating the collection, extraction, transformation, and storage of media/marketing data. Employ industry standard data management and warehousing processes and procedures to ensure high quality data for analysis. Findings from this data are used to guide business decisions for internal staff, as well as reports for state and federal organizations. Assist in data analysis and report generation.

Posted Feb. 20, 2024

Nebraska Public Media is looking for an Early Childhood Education Associate who will work with birth-3rd grade: This position collaborates with early childhood education specialists to support statewide early childhood partnerships through planning, preparation, and implementation of events, and conference presentations. Supports the education department in bilingual (Spanish/English) outreach through translation and creation of bilingual education materials to be used in outreach and professional development activities.

Posted March 20, 2024

Email humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org for more.

Nebraska Public Media is seeking a Digital Engagement & Fundraising Specialist who will be responsible for growing Nebraska Public Media’s digital engagement and fundraising efforts. This position will create online, digital, social media, email engagement and promotion of content and fundraising efforts for Nebraska’s PBS and NPR Stations. Using Nebraska Public Media’s donor management software, create reports and assess the success of digital fundraising efforts. Identify and develop paid and organic marketing and advertising campaigns through social media, digital, email, streaming and more. Produce messaging aligned with brand standards and timed strategically among other communication efforts. Using Google Analytics and digital reporting tools, evaluate performance and extract actionable insight about the success of digital engagement and fundraising efforts (ROI’s, KPI’s, Conversion). Follow the trends of digital engagement, fundraising, marketing and advertising.

Posted April 4, 2024

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Performs technical & creative editing of long and short form programs for local, regional, national and international distribution, color correcting, and creating special effects while ensuring technical standards are met; Operate various technical production equipment for local broadcast and for national sporting events; author DVDs and Blu-Rays, and create files for external clients; shoot single camera video productions. Assist in setting up, shooting, and striking of productions. Administrative work involves routine equipment maintenance, research, and instruction of nonlinear editing and Electronic Field Production. Provide technical support for content editing systems, as well as performing video finishing and remote production duties. Direct training for Avid systems users in the operation of the editing applications, administration of user accounts, technical issues, problem solving and resolution, and media management.

Posted April 15, 2024

Nebraska Public Media seeks a General Manager & CEO who will lead the organization in envisioning and enacting vibrant public media in the state of Nebraska. This individual will also serve as the Secretary of the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission and the General Manager of Nebraska Public Media. Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska Education Telecommunications Commission, the successful candidate will be expected to provide dynamic leadership in further developing and strengthening the public broadcasting programs and educational offerings of both the University and the Commission for the State. We are seeking candidates with authenticity, humility, and a sense of humor that sets others at ease. The ideal candidate brings the following:

• At least 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles; strong leadership in positions of increasing responsibility in public media or a related telecommunications business or industry is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Sophistication and savviness in complex media environments, including multi-platform journalism and contemporary public television/radio station structure. Possess an understanding of the production and distribution aspects of public radio and television, ATSC 3.0, and emerging media trends.
• Accomplished record as a passionate public representative of an organization capable of uniting people in imaginative and collaborative partnerships that cultivate programmatic innovation.
• Politically astute and able to unite diverse constituencies; with a record of developing a visionary, holistic, and uplifting institutional identity that excites and energizes stakeholders at all levels to contribute to institutional goals.
• Experience marshaling others to take calculated risks that generate revenue and fully leverage opportunities to integrate fundraising and programmatic initiatives. Track record of participating in fundraising, preferably in a public media environment.
• Must have successful experience working with various constituencies on strategic planning and financial management.
• Proven ability to provide inspirational leadership that makes staff feel valued, motivated, and empowered.
• Compelling vision for the future of public media and an unfailing commitment to integrity in a public media environment.
• Experience working successfully in complex organizations with various governing and advisory bodies and diverse stakeholders.
• Comfort with change within organizations and sectors, open to new ideas with a tolerance for calculated risk in response to evolving opportunities.
• Demonstrated intellectual and strategic ability to explore new content delivery methods.
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and resilience when faced with challenges.
• Keen analytical skills and a sense of creativity necessary to frame and solve problems.
• Highly energetic with the ability to take a long view and balance a sense of urgency and steadfast patience.
• Exceptional communication skills in all registers, including writing, public speaking, and listening.

DRiWaterstone Human Capital is proud to lead this search on behalf of Nebraska Public Media. Review of applications begins on May 13, 2024 and will continue on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Posted April 15, 2024