On Air Host/Multimedia Reporter/Producer

Job Description

Under general supervision, researches, writes and produces feature stories and programs for Nebraska Public Media; produces and announces an on-air shift for Nebraska Public Media radio. Utilizes professional judgment to determine overall content and effectiveness of radio and news programming. Researches, writes, edits, produces, and narrates long and short-form stories to broadcast to the listening audience. Conducts and records telephone and in-person interviews by arranging interview time and place to record pertinent information that may possibly be used for broadcast. Serves as editor and lead producer or, as a team member, for large projects. Hosts special programs to include selecting music, writing and timing all leads, writing the rundown, and hosting the show. Archives newscast story audio and /or video, news copy, and related materials to be kept for future reference.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or relevant degree plus one (1) year of reporting/production experience to include: 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 programs for local/regional/national audiences essential.
• Work history will demonstrate radio and news reporting, writing and editing, knowledge of current events, computer literacy.
• Knowledge of current events and computer literacy.

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