Lead Origination Technology for Broadcast & Digital

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Director of Origination Technology to lead Nebraska Public Media’s broadcast, production, and distribution technology strategies statewide. The role bridges traditional broadcast engineering with IT-centric workflows, steering emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities across television and radio platforms.

The successful candidate will manage a high-performing team, collaborate with executive leadership and external stakeholders, and implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast engineering, IT, computer science, or related field with five years’ experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination.
• Two years’ supervisory or team leadership experience; growth potential considered with additional education.
• Strong working knowledge of IP-based media standards (SMPTE ST-2110, PTP timing, AES67) and related systems.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate capabilities into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Nebraska Public Media’s broadcast, production, and distribution technologies.
• Bridge traditional broadcast engineering with IT-centric workflows and guide long-term technology roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Project management

IP-based media standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast engineering or related field

Tools

SMPTE ST-2110 knowledge

PTP timing

AES67

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Director of Origination Technology to lead Nebraska Public Media’s broadcast, production, and distribution technology strategies statewide. The role bridges traditional broadcast engineering with IT-centric workflows, steering emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities across television and radio platforms.

The successful candidate will manage a high-performing team, collaborate with executive leadership and external stakeholders, and implement