Director of Broadcast Engineering & Technology

Description of Work

The Director of Broadcast Engineering & Technology provides strategic and operational leadership for the Nebraska Public Media’s broadcast, production, and distribution technologies across statewide television and FM radio platforms. The position serves as a bridge between traditional broadcast engineering and modern IT-centric workflows, bringing a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities.

Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska, the nation and the world. Some of these services include a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast engineering, IT, computer science, or related field and five (5) years’ experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination within the media or comparable industry.
• Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years’ experience in supervisory or team leadership, or functional supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of IP-based media standards such as SMPTE ST-2110, PTP timing, AES67, and networked audio/video production.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate technical capabilities into practical, strategic recommendations that support long-term operational, financial, and organizational goals.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical leaders, promote accountability through management structures, and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Ability to provide operational oversight of complex broadcast and distribution systems, including establishing performance expectations, assessing risk, and resolving escalated technical or operational issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical staff, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years’ experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination within the media or comparable industry.
• Five (5) years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Advanced knowledge of broadcast origination, master control, production, streaming, transmission, and digital distribution systems.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s License

Position Details

• Posted Salary: $82,000/year minimum
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE
• Requisition Number: S_260759
• Posting Open Date: 09/17/2026
• Application Review Date: 09/28/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes
• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: No
• Physical Required: No

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

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.