Art Director

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

Posted on Jun 13, 2026
Working Title Art Director
Department University Television-0912
Requisition Number S_260464
Posting Open Date 06/12/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/26/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Nebraska Public Media is seeking an Art Director, a creative working manager overseeing motion graphics and visual direction for Nebraska Public Media’s broadcast, video, digital and marketing content. This role leads the graphics team while also directly contributing to high-priority design and production work, including graphics packages, motion design, show branding, campaign creative and other visual assets.

Working in partnership with the Director of Communications & Engagement, the Art Director helps translate brand strategy, content priorities and organizational goals into clear, compelling visual execution. The role ensures that Nebraska Public Media’s visual work is strong, consistent and effective across broadcast/digital video production and station marketing/communications.

The Art Director collaborates across departments, including Content, Production and Communications & Engagement, to support original productions, video storytelling, digital content, campaign work and other organizational priorities. This position also establishes and maintains effective workflows, prioritization systems and production standards to ensure the graphics team can deliver high-quality creative work efficiently and consistently.

Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska. Some of these services include a statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; 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.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field and at least five (5) years of professional design experience across multiple platforms, including broadcast/video production, motion graphics, digital and marketing media.
  • Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Demonstrated supervisory, project leadership or equivalent experience, including the ability to help assign work, manage priorities and guide creative work.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and executing visual concepts and design deliverables across a variety of formats, including broadcast, video, digital and marketing materials.
  • Experience reviewing and providing constructive feedback on creative work to ensure quality, consistency, technical accuracy and alignment with project goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands and work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong knowledge of design principles, visual communication, motion graphics, video production design and current design tools and technologies.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of formal supervisory experience.
  • Experience improving or implementing creative workflows, such as project intake, prioritization and tracking processes for design or creative teams.
  • Experience creating or leading motion graphics, broadcast graphics packages, show branding or video production design.
  • Experience leading creative work for marketing campaigns, audience development initiatives, organizational brand efforts, public media or other media content.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s 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 Negotiable, salary commensurate with qualifications
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.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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