Radio Talk Show Reporter/Producer

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 Medias 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

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 Drivers 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

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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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