About the Experience Lab
The Experience Lab gives students a chance to gain hands-on experience from the first semester they enroll in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at UNL. Working with faculty liaisons and professional mentors, students will build their academic skill set while exploring their professional interests in one of the college's media outlets.
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- Students will earn 1 credit and work 4-6 hours per week
- Day-to-day projects will vary depending on the program
- All students will be required to register for JOMC 197, 297 or 397, which will be on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:15 p.m.
- An additional 3 hours per week will be required outside of the required Tuesday meeting time
- Student leaders will mentor first-year and second-year students and manage day-to-day operations
The Experience Lab Programs
An Agency for Nonprofits
T 3:30-5:15 p.m. | R 3:30-5:15 p.m.
Students will work for real-world clients who are looking for services in advertising and public relations. Buoy provides services for non-profit organizations and local community partners.
Statewide Wire Service
M 8:30-10:20 a.m. | W 8:30-10:20 a.m.
Nebraska News Service is a state news wire service that provides stories written by UNL student journalists to more than 100 community news organizations.
Live News Show
T 3:30-5:20 p.m. | F 1:30-5:20 p.m.
Nebraska Nightly is a student-produced recorded show. Students will work to produce video and audio content for Lincoln and Nebraska audiences.
The Campus Radio Station
T 3:30-5:20 p.m. | R 1:30-5:20 p.m.
The student-led radio station provides entertainment and highlights important events happening in the local community.
A Nebraska-focused Lifestyle Brand
T 3:30-5:20 p.m. | R 3:30-5:20 p.m.
The Heartland Pulse is a lifestyle brand. Students will work to produce digital content that showcases how young adults life, work, and play in Nebraska.
A Video Production Team
M 8:30-10:20 a.m. | W 8:30-10:20 a.m.
At Production House students work for real-world clients who are in need of video and digital media services.
Professionals in Residence
Partner organizations from throughout Nebraska have donated the time of their talented staff to support students in the Experience Lab. These dedicated professionals provide mentorship and guidance to students. We are incredibly grateful for the support and dedication of these outstanding professionals and their organizations.
Bayley Bischof
Assignment Manager/ Senior Reporter
10/11 News
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bayley.bischof@1011now.comMikel Lauber
director of news
KOLN/KGIN 1011 News, KSNB Local 4, KNOP News 2
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mikel.lauber@1011now.comAustin Pistulka
Broadcast/Digital Production Director
Rural Radio Association
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apistulka@ruralradio.comMary Kay Quinlan
Emeriti Associate Dean and Associate Professor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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ohaeditor@gmail.comTony Sattler
Executive Vice President, Director of Experience & Insights
Swanson Russell
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DeWayne Taylor
Master of Ceremonies and Radio Host
D-Wayne/NRG Media's Red 94.5
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booking@dewaynetaylor.comMike Tobias
senior producer
Nebraska Public Media
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mtobias@nebraskapublicmedia.orgJon Vanderford
Executive Producer and Host
KOLN/KGIN 1011 News
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jon.vanderford@1011now.comSarah Wischhof
Assistant Vice President - Marketing
Union Bank & Trust
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sarah.wischhof@ubt.comMatt Wynn
Executive Director
Nebraska Journalism Trust
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mwynn@flatwaterfreepress.orgContact the co-directors with questions
Jill Martin
Jill Martin is an assistant professor of practice and director of the Nebraska News Service.
Jill has two decades of experience in newspapers and broadcast news in Nebraska, including experience as the managing editor of the Seward County Independent.
Contact JillDave Remund
Dave Remund is an assistant professor of practice and executive director of Buoy, a mission-driven and student-led agency.
Dave has more than three decades of professional experience in strategic communications, including leadership roles within three Fortune 500 corporations.
Contact Dave