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Create, produce, write, and edit complex and in-depth multi-platform enterprise journalism for Nebraska Public Media News. Media content can include producing programs, segments, long and short form news stories for television, radio, and digital audiences. Strong writing and original storytelling skills and organizational skills are vital to this position. Is encouraged to propose, produce, write, and present regional and national programs and projects. Mentor reporters and student workers.

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.

Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or related field plus five (5) years of news reporting experience as an enterprise or investigative journalist; equivalent education/experience considered. Experience in the production of news/public affairs programming. Experience originating, developing, writing, and producing in-depth and complex news content. Strong interpersonal, reporting and researching skills necessary. Familiarity with filing public records requests. Knowledge of news reporting, copywriting and editing, knowledge of current events, and demonstrated computer literacy.

On-air reporting experience, production experience and/or knowledge in news production preferred. Familiarity with public record databases. Experience writing for multiple platforms (print, broadcast, digital). Digital editing, on-air broadcast presentation skills, ability to conduct background and broadcast interviews, producing, research and investigative reporting skills. Familiarity with podcasting helpful.