Jobs & Internships
Employers: If you would like to add a job to this listing, send to Steve Rottinghaus at steve_rottinghaus@ku.edu.
| Job title | Description | Opportunity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| News reporter/multimedia journalist (Lincoln, Nebraska) | KOLN: A driven journalist for the role of general assignment news reporter in our main Lincoln newsroom. | Job | Full time |
| National Blues Museum marketing/public relations intern (St. Louis, Missouri) | National Blues Museum: Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans for variety of areas. | Internship | Part time |
| Summer marketing intern (Kansas City, Missouri) | Kansas City Area Development Council: Work on KCADC marketing, branding and communication efforts for business attraction, investor relations and our industry initiatives. | Internship | Full time |
| Senior commercial producer (Kansas City) | KCTV/KSMO: Partners with sales management, account executives and commercial clients to develop high quality commercials. | Job | Full time |
| Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Fellowship (Arlington, Virginia) | PBS NewsHour: Research for national, international and poltical news stories. | Internship | Full time |
| Wildlife and travel media internship (South Africa) | African Campus: create a number of short films during your time here. | Internship | Part time |
| Website and social media coordinator (Kansas City, Kansas) | University of Kansas Cancer Center: Provide overall support of the website to include design and functionality, content development, technology support and customer relationship management. | Job | Full time |
| Sales and marketing (Lawrence, Kansas) | State Farm: Work with existing customers, sell and market to potential customers. | Job | Full time |
| Digital regional manager for Rocky Mountain Region (Denver, Colorado) | Entravision: Maximize advertising revenue by selling to digital focused advertised agencies and clients direct | Job | Full time |
| Sales assistant (Denver, Colorado) | Entravision: Provide support to the sales staf and general sales manager in selling commercial airtime. | Job | Full time |
| Account executive (Salina, Kansas) | Eagle Communications: Propose and sell radio and digital marketing solutions to existing clients and new business prospects, copy writing, radio board operation, commercial production and production assignments. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia producer (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE News: Write, shoot, light, direct, edit and produce advertising, commercials and motion graphics. | Job | Full time |
| Intern - news multiplatform content (Kansas City, Missouri) | Fox4 KC: Research, write and publish news stories, social media posts and social videos. | Internship | Part time |
| Intern - news producing (Kansas City, Missouri) | Fox4: Research and write news stories and put together a show rundown. | Internship | Part time |
| Kauffman Center Marketing and Public Relations Intern (Kansas City, Missouri) | Kauffman Center: Assist with program marketing, communications and PR efforts; social media monitoring. | Internship | Part time |
| Analyst (Senior), Cargo Marketing (Fort Worth, Texas) | American Airlines: Create customer communications, including working with subject matter experts to develop and edit content, route for approvals and maintain the voice of American Airlines Cargo | Job | Full time |
| Reporter (Oberlin, Kansas) | NWKansas: Cover city and county, schools and more. | Job | Full time |
| Sports reporter (McPherson, Kansas) | McPherson Sentinel: Independent and capable writer with competence in digital photography, videography and social media-driven storytelling. | Job | Full time |
| Sports intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Lawrence Journal-World: Coverage of games and events, staff sports desk phone to communicate with coaches and others. | Internship | Part time |
| Reporting intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Lawrence Journal-World: Coverage of events as directed by editors, monitoring of emergency radio traffic, basic photography or video. | Internship | Part time |
| Copy editing intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Lawrence Journal-World: Prepare copy for publication, update websites, basic page design. | Internship | Part time |
| Account Executive - Tom Murphy Fellow (Chicago, Illinois) | Octagon: A six-month fellowship (with the opportunity to secure full-time position) designed to enrich a recent KU graduate interesdted in pursuing a career in sports and entertainment marketing. | Internship | Full time |
| Marketing/PR internship (Topeka, Kansas) | Family Service & Guidance Center: Implement agency's public relations, marketing and development strategy; assist in planning signature fundraising event. | Internship | Full time |
| Washington Media Institute internship (Washington, D.C.) | Washington Media Institute: Students enrolled at the Washington Media Institute receive a guaranteed, full-time internship placement, academic credit, and the opportunity to network with top media professionals. | Internship | Part time |
| Media production assistant - student hourly (Lawrence, Kansas) | The School of Law: Assist with the development of online courses for the Homeland Security: Law & Policy online certificate program | Job | Part time |
| Reporter (Columbus, Nebraska) | The Columbus Telegram: Comfortable whether writing a feature story about a wastewater treatment, a profile of a polarizing public figure or the nitty-gritty of a contentions public meeting or election campaign. | Job | Full time |
| Storyteller and passionate journalist (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) | The Oklahoman: A strong storyteller and passionate journalist to cover Oklahoma State University athletics. | Job | Full time |
| KU work study intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Kansas Land Trust: Assist with conservation easement documentation, including development of baseline reports including soil, aerial and topographical maps, and review of due diligence reports. | Internship | Part time |
| Promotions director (Wichita, Kansas) | iHeartMedia: Oversees promotion events and directs the activities of employees engaged in the planning and execution of marketing, promotion, sales promotion and imaging campaigns. | Job | Full time |
| Video specialist (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) | KBRwyle: Design and produce technical media tools such as tutorial-style videos, 1-5 minute outreach videos for YouTube and other digital web channels | Job | Full time |
| Creative internship (Lenexa, Kansas) | MultiMedia Animal Care: Content creation for print, digital, social media and events | Internship | Full time |
| Marketing and events intern (Fairway, Kansas) | BioKansas: Marketing of the event using social media, flyers and other methods | Internship | Part time |
| Business development presentation designer intern (Overland Park, Kansas) | Intouch Group: Presentations, marketing collateral and create assets specific to new business opportunities. | Internship | Part time |
| Art director intern - marketing and communications (Overland Park, Kansas) | InTouch Group: Create branded presentations, social media posts, email and blog graphics, and event campaign materials including postcards, posters and packaging. | Internship | Part time |
| Art directors intern (Overland Park, Kansas) | Intouch Group: Help us solve marketing problems through innovative and inspiring solutions. | Internship | Part time |
| Account services intern (Overland Park, Kansas) | Intouch Group: Learn how the Account Management team works closely with each of the internal departments at Intouch including project management, business systems analysis, creative, analytics, social media, design and development | Internship | Part time |
| KOLN news producer (Lincoln, Nebraska) | KOLN: Be the primary content driver for our noon and 5 p.m. newscasts | Job | Full time |
| Digital content and technology intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | University Career Center: Assist with technology projects and initiatives; maintain content on website. | Internship | Part time |
| Sports reporter (Fort Scott, Kansas) | Fort Scott Tribune: Coverage includes high school and college. | Job | Full time |
| Community relations intern (Kansas City, Missouri) | Missouri Department of Transportation: Assists with department special projects such as exhibits, conference displays; prepare news releases. | Internship | Part time |
| Media production intern (Lincoln, Nebraska) | KOLN/KGIN-TV: Control of the video, audio and graphic elements, working in a unique, team-oriented, state-of-the-art control center. | Internship | Part time |
| Broadcast/computer technician (Wichita, Kansas) | Kansas Public Telecommunication Services: Responsible for day-to-day operation of master control to provide a quality broadcast. | Job | Full time |
| Research intern (Kansas City, Missouri) | The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce: International market research and reporting to relationship building and effective customer service management with members and investors | Internship | Part time |
| Strategic partnership intern (Kansas City, Missouri) | Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce: Assist its efforts to deepen our relationships with our members | Internship | Part time |
| Public policy intern (Kansas City, Missouri) | Greater Kansas CIty Chamber of Commerce: Event preparation and attendance, including interaction with business leaders and elected officials | Internship | Part time |
| Social media marketing intern (Kansas City, Missouri) | Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce: Support the World Trade Center – KC (the international division of the KC Chamber) with some time spent supporting the Civic and Community Initiatives team. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing and social media internship (Chicago, Illinois) | Eataly: Write copy for posts on all social media platforms, create visual content for social media. | Internship | Full time |
| Account coordinator (Lawrence, Kansas) | Pennington & Company: Helps clients achieve their goals and assists in their communications, database management, and implementation of direct-mail fundraising campaigns. | Job | Full time |
| News producer (Topeka, Kansas) | WIBW: Write, edit, and arrange stories for major newscasts. | Job | Full time |
| Summer intern (Enid, Oklahoma) | Enid News & Eagle: Reporting and writing online. | Internship | Part time |
| Social media content developer (Mission, Kansas) | Lillian James Creative: Manage a number of client social accounts, both B2B and B2C, and work as part of a team that includes graphics, photography / videography, web development, content strategy and writing. | Job | Full time |
| Public affairs officer (Lawrence, Kansas) | University of Kansas: Researches, develops, writes and coordinates dissemination of news for designated departments. | Job | Full time |
| Social media intern (remote) | Eaton Roofing and Exteriors: Maintain social media presence on various platforms. | Internship | Part time |
| Graphic design specialist (Kansas City, Missouri) | KC Water: Create effective marketing materials highlighting KC Water's products and services. | Job | Full time |
| Digital marketing strategist (Overland Park, Kansas) | URL Digital Media: Lead the formation and execution of paid media lead generation efforts, including paid search, affiliate marketing and social media marketing. | Job | Full time |
| Cincinnati Strategic Communications Leadership Program (Cincinnati, Ohio) | E.W. Scripps Company and Vehr: Content development and strategy; employee and internal communications. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing associate (Lakeland, Florida) | City of Lakeland: Oversees group clients using the venue ticketing system, accounts payable policies and procedures, and communication with other departments group ticketing, transportation and dining needs. | Job | Full time |
| News assistant program (Washington, D.C.) | PBS News Hour: Research stories and potential interview subjets; assist producers on field shoots; complete general duties associated with the newsdesk. | Job | Part time |
| Summer intern (Kansas City) | Page Communications: Create social media posts, email newsletters and design basic graphics. | Internship | Part time |
| Video production media producer (Lincoln, Nebraska) | KOLN/KGIN-TV: Hands-on control of the video, audio and graphic elements. | Job | Full time |
| Reporting intern (Madison, Wisconsin) | Wisconsin State Journal: Write news stories and briefs, help other reporters gather information or conduct research, and answer phones | Internship | Part time |
| Summer editorial intern (Pflugerville, Texas) | Community Impact: Writing web stories, shadowing reporters at local government meetings, contributing stories to the print product, and writing for our highly-read Impacts | Internship | Part time |
| News producer (Seattle, Washington) | The Seattle Times: Develop, edit and format content for Seattle Times digital products with an emphasis on audience engagement and seek innovative ways to tell and promote stories. | Job | Full time |
| Programmer (Hays, Kansas) | Eagle Radio: Preparing and performing on-air shows, news gathering and writing, covering severe weather, operating studio boards | Job | Full time |
| Event coordinator (Kansas City, Missouri) | Faulkner's Ranch: Develop pipeline of prospects for private events; identify prospects; maintain relationships with subcontractors | Job | Full time |
| Summer intern (Kansas City) | Kansas City Business Journal: Contribute to daily output of news (the daily digital product) and to our weekly edition (the print product) | Internship | Part time |
| Account executive (Wichita, Kansas) | KWCH/KSCW: Generate revenue by selling advertising to local businesses. | Job | Full time |
| Enterprise reporter (Fort Worth, Texas) | Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Identify stories that make an impact on the community and resonate with readers. | Job | Full time |
| Breaking news reporter (Fort Worth, Texas) | Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Aggressive, lightning-fast reporter who can jump on breaking news that is essential to our communities and tell the stories through words, photos and video as well as on social media. | Job | Full time |
| Integrated communications intern (New York City) | Cognito: Participate in daily/weekly brainstorms; read and identify media clips from clipping services; research and maintain media lists. | Internship | Part time |
| Inside sales representative (Kansas City, Missouri) | A&K: Assist and support the outside sales team by taking customer inquiries, preparing quotes, processing and tracking orders. | Job | Full time |
| Traffic and sales assistant (Wichita, Kansas) | Entercom: Execute traffic best practices, manage station logs for commercial and promotional content. | Job | Full time |
| Ike's Soldiers video program | Ike's Soldier: Sharpen video and editing skills by documenting World War Ii veterans' stories | Job | Part time |
| Director of operations (Wichita, Kansas) | KPTS: Set and review goals and policies, maintain compliance with regulations. | Job | Full time |
| Multiplatform producer/planner (Kansas City, Missouri) | Fox4: Identify, develop and/or write stories for various platforms. | Job | Full time |
| News producer (Joplin, Missouri) | KSNF: Excellent news judgment and a desire to produce a high quality product under tight deadlines. | Job | Full time |
| March of Dimes intern (Kansas City) | March of Dimes: Write letters and/or emails to thank supporters; identify ways to raise funds. | Internship | Part time |
| Shawnee Indian Mission intern (Fairway, Kansas) | Shawnee Indian Mission Historic Site: Assist in planning and facilitating programs. | Internship | Part time |
| Client services account executive | Inspiration Sports Business Institute: Liaison between our company and our clients, making sure to provide superior service and each project is delivered with accuracy. | Internship | Part time |
| Part-time on-air talent (Houston, Texas) | Entercom Houston: Oversee broadcast automation systems, production and engineering of local programs and remote broadcasting | Job | Part time |
| Account executive (Houston, Texas) | Entercom Houston: Strategic targeting of clients | Job | Full time |
| Sales assistant (Houston, Texas) | Entercom Houston: Create sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials | Job | Full time |
| Part-time promotions assistant (Houston, Texas) | Entercom Houston: Work on location at radio station events, live broadcasts, concerts and client events interacting with listeners and some clerical duties possible | Job | Part time |
| Marketing and promotion assistant (Houston) | Entercom Houston: • Partners with Marketing and Promotions Manager and Coordinator to execute weekly contesting on air and online. | Job | Full time |
| News photographer (New Bloomfield, Missouri) | SInclair Broadcast Group: Cover day to day general, in-depth features and investigative assignments. | Job | Full time |
| Meteorologist (Wichita, Kansas) | KSN: Forecasts and prepares weather products across all platforms | Job | Full time |
| News anchor (Wichita, Kansas) | KSN: Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia journalist reporter (Wichita, Kansas) | KSN: Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia journalist (Wichita, Kansas) | KSN: Daily reporting, shooting, editing, live shots and digital responsibilities. | Job | Full time |
| News producer (Wichita, Kansas) | KSN: Evaluate stories, organize in to a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for web. | Job | Full time |
| Underwriting account representative (Lawrence, Kansas) | Kansas Public Radio: Develop new business by researching prospective clients. Develop, manage and cultivate a current client list for repeat business. | Job | Full time |
| City internships (London, Paris, New York) | City Internships: Marketing, advertising and public relations. | Internship | Part time |
| Paid media intern (Overland Park, Kansas) | Go Local Interactive: Assist and advise staf with daily operations of client paid media campaigns, including keywords, research, campaign development. | Internship | Part time |
| Content specialist (Overland Park, Kansas) | Go Local Interactive: Write copy primarily for static pages, location pages, and blos, along with other miscellaneous projects. | Job | Full time |
| Vice president marketing and communications (Topeka, Kansas) | Stormont-Vail Health: Oversee a comprehensive department that includes marketing, branding, digital, social media, creative services, community events and public relations activities | Job | Full time |
| Summer intern (New York City) | Finsbury: Support client teams through strategic research and analysis, multiplatform media monitoring and social listening. | Internship | Part time |
| Graphic artist/paginator/graphic designer (Great Bend, Kansas) | Great Bend Tribune: Laying out pages, working with graphics and photos, social media and updating the website | Job | Full time |
| Marketing and social media intern (remote) | Flint Hills Publishing: Develop strategies for and implementing consistent social media; draft promotional materials. | Internship | Part time |
| Multimedia specialist (Topeka, Kansas) | League of Kansas Municipalities: Supports organization in layout and design for publications; creates digital communication campaigns for use on web and social media; uses video and audio to promote the League. | Job | Full time |
| Public relations intern (Kansas City) | Burns and McDonnell: Assist in preparing information and materials for submittals, presentations and proposals. | Internship | Part time |
| Multimedia reporter/journalist (Denver, Colorado) | Entravision: Must be able to shoot, write and edit and present live stories daily. | Job | Full time |
| Executive director for marketing, communications and external relations (Baldwin City, Kansas) | Baker University : Execute differentiated marketing, brand and communication strategies. | Job | Full time |
| Morning co-anchor (Topeka, Kansas) | WIBW: Anchoring, live reporting, special projects. | Job | Full time |
| Media sales (Lincoln, Nebraska) | KOLN/KGIN-TV: Great communication skills, enjoy working in a team environment, be reliable and enjoy meeting all kinds of interesting people | Job | Full time |
| Journalism + Communications Academic Internship Program (Washington, D.C.) | DCinternships: Our comprehensive program includes academic credit, furnished housing in downtown Washington, DC, an internship placement, professional development seminars, a guest lecture series, exclusive briefings at key Washington institutions as well as access to a network of fellow participants from around the world. | Internship | Part time |
| 2019 Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship | FleishmanHillard: Contribute to client projects while rotating among account teams, gaining practical experience in the field of integrated communications from some of the industry’s best counselors. | Job | Full time |
| 2020 presidential election reporters, editor (Washington, D.C.) | The Washington Post: Travel, deliver scoops, spot off-beat tales, capture pivotal moments. | Job | Full time |
| Governor's Internship Program (Topeka, Kansas) | Governor's Internship Program: Work directly in state government and make valuable contributions. | Internship | Part time |
