Director of Origination Technology

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

IT

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 82k+ / year

Posted on Aug 15, 2026
Working Title Director of Origination Technology
Department University Television-0912
Requisition Number S_260658
Posting Open Date 08/14/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/28/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Director of Origination 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.

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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
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
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 $82,000/year 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.
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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