Production Engineer

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Production Engineer

Department

Department University Television-0912

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260120

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 02/19/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/04/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Under limited supervision, the Production Engineer works on Nebraska Public Media’s remote and studio broadcasts. The Production Engineer works closely with others to help achieve the desired “look” of the studio broadcast cameras in terms of color/tone, iris/brightness, and camera matching. This role also color corrects other studio cameras (POVs, etc), on-camera video monitors and more. The Production Engineer will assist in the full operation of a mobile broadcasting unit including maintenance, location cabling and equipment set up.

Additionally, they will assist the Remote Technical Supervisor with the responsibility of setting up, coordinating, and maintaining a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and satellite equipment for mobile television broadcasts.

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in technical, multimedia, broadcast production, or information technology plus two years of media production experience.
• Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with basic broadcast cabling, including wiring to and from I/O panels.
• Must have a working knowledge of production equipment.
• Knowledge of broadcast production equipment, including camera CCUs and XCUs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot broadcast production systems and working knowledge of video routers and associated control panels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical broadcast production experience.
• Knowledge of EVS servers, technical maintenance, familiarity with IT processes.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $47,700/yr. minimum

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 cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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