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Hall of Fame 1983Paul Jensen |
Paul Jensen began his career as an announcer for KOLN Radio in 1948 and later became production manager and program director for KOLN TV. After working for WXEX-TV in Richmond, Virginia, Jensen returned to KOLN-TV in 1956 as sales service manager. He served as program director, assistant general manager and station manager for KOLN0TV/KGIN-TV before being named vice president and manager of Cornhusker Television Corporation in 1980.
A past NBA president and two-term member of the board of directors, Jensen wa instrumental in establishing Media of Nebraska, a watchdog committee for freedom of the press, and KRNU Radio at UNL.
Mr. Jensen was the recipent of many awards recognizing his service to the broadcasting industry and to his community.