Media Operations Lead: Broadcast, Streaming & Metadata

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Media Services Supervisor position at University Television-0912 oversees front-line technical and operational supervision for Nebraska Public Media's media services, including television, radio, and streaming traffic operations.

The role trains and supports staff in scheduling, automation, metadata, asset management, and related media delivery systems to ensure accurate logs, timely spot placement, and reliable streaming across platforms.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience in broadcast traffic, media operations, or related environment.
• Additional years of relevant experience or education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of underwriting contract workflows, including availability, spot placement, inventory maintenance, performance affidavits, and contract fulfillment.
• Knowledge of metadata entry, asset registration, rights management, playlists, and distribution standards for broadcast and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line technical and operational supervision for Nebraska Public Media’s Media Services department.
• Train, support, and supervise staff in scheduling, automation, metadata, asset management, and related media delivery systems.
• Ensure accurate broadcast logs, timely spot placement, and reliable streaming support across all platforms.
• Support implementation of approved systems, workflows, and process changes; troubleshoot issues as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervisory/leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in broadcast engineering, media technology, information systems, business management, communications, or related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ProTrack

PBS Edisen sIX

PBS Media Manager

EIDR/IMDb/YouTube/Media Pulse

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Media Services Supervisor position at University Television-0912 oversees front-line technical and operational supervision for Nebraska Public Media's media services, including television, radio, and streaming traffic operations.

The role trains and supports staff in scheduling, automation, metadata, asset management, and related media delivery systems to ensure accurate logs, timely spot placement, and reliable streaming across platforms.