University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Producer II to produce creative digital-first series, shorts, and reels for Nebraska Public Media. The role involves creating engaging short and long-form content that highlights Nebraska's people, places, events, and cultures by applying strong writing and original storytelling skills.
Highlights
Produce digital-first video content focusing on Nebraska's stories and culture.
Create engaging short and long-form videos for digital native audiences.
Strong writing, original storytelling, and producing skills required.
Knowledge of electronic field production (EFP), multi-camera studio, and remote production.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, film, emerging media or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in television or digital production, copywriting, editing, and computer literacy.
Preferred skills include hands-on nonlinear editing, single camera videography, multi-camera production experience, short form writing, and budget management.
Criminal background check required; no commercial driver's license or driving record review required.
Position is full-time and funded by grant or temporary funding.
Salary starts at $50,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications.
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Producer II Department | University Television-0912 Requisition Number | S_250412 Posting Open Date | 05/28/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/10/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Produce compelling, creative content for Nebraska Public Media with an emphasis on digital-first series, shorts, and reels. Bring Nebraska’s stories to life with compelling content that explores the state’s people, places, events and cultures. Create engaging short & long-form content employing best practices in writing and producing for digital native audiences, utilizing strong writing and original storytelling skills.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where 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://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, film, emerging media, or related field plus three (3) years’ experience originating, developing, writing, and producing non-fiction television or digital content is essential; equivalent education/experience considered. Strong interpersonal skills necessary. Skill in television or digital production, copywriting and editing, knowledge of current events, computer literacy. Strong writing and original story-telling skills. Familiarity with EFP, multi-camera studio and remote production. Preferred Qualifications | Experience with multi-camera productions, short form writing and producing, and digital content production. Hands-on nonlinear editing skills, skills as a single camera videographer, intern supervision and mentoring. Budgeting experience. 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 | $50,000/yr. minimum, salary commensurate with qualifications How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
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