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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Newscast Producer (Topeka, Kansas) | WIBW-TV: Writing, editing video, stacking newscasts. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia Journalist (Topeka, Kansas) | WIBW-TV: Daily reporting, writing, and editing for all major newscasts. | Job | Full time |
| Producer (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Direct reporters and photographers to complete assigned tasks, and structure newcasts to fit within time parameters. | Job | Full time |
| Anchor/Reporter (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Strong writing and anchoring ability; leadership mentality. | Job | Full time |
| Social media coordinator (Lenexa, Kansas) | Rally House: Plan, coordinate and execute all social media marketing initiatives. | Job | Full time |
| 2022 IRTS Summer Fellowship Program (New York City) | IRTS Foundation: Each fellow assigned a dynamic, paid internship at a media company. | Internship | Full time |
| Congressional Summer Intern (Washington, D.C.) | U.S. Senator Jerry Moran's Office: Work closely with press and communications team. | Internship | Full time |
| Program assistant, student position (Lawrence, Kansas) | Audio-Reader: Respond to inquiries; greet volunteers; assist in studio scheduling. | Job | Part time |
| Digital Reporter (Joplin, Missouri) | Nexstar: Skilled writer; deliver stories quickly and accurately; grow social media base. | Job | Full time |
| News Photographer/Editor (Denver, Colorado) | KCEC Univision: Strong video compositional skills and ability to tell visually compelling story. | Job | Full time |
| Weekend Sports Reporter/Anchor (Hastings, Nebraska) | 10/11 NOW: Produce and anchor sports content. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia Communications Specialist (Overland Park, Kansas) | City of Overland Park: Initiate, plan, develop and produce video and audio communication projects. | Job | Full time |
| Graphic Designer (Lenexa, Kansas) | Rally House: Responsible for digital and print communications that are seen by all of our associates and customers. | Job | Full time |
| Email Marketing Specialist (Lenexa, Kansas) | Rally House: Support the planning and execution of email campaigns and other assigned CRM projects. | Job | Full time |
| Content Specialist - Copywriter (Lenexa, Kansas) | Rally House: Online content creation, posting, measurement and maintenance.. | Job | Full time |
| Content Marketer (remote) | CourseKey: Research, write and copy edit weekly SEO optimized blog articles in appropriate style, voice and tone. | Job | Full time |
| PR/MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN | Kansas City United Tennis: Assist with promotional activities and event management for special events. | Internship | Part time |
| National Security Innovation Network Fellow | National Security Innovation Network: Work on mission-focused real-world project, participate in professional development, work with military and national security leaders. | Internship | Full time |
| Marketing and Communications Manager (Phoenix, Arizona) | Arizona Community Foundation: Manage marketing and communications project and team members; build and enhance brand across all communication channels. | Job | Full time |
| Web Developer (Kansas City) | UMKC: Work with visual designer to implement templates in the CMS. | Job | Full time |
| Assistant Director/Manager of Creative Services (Kansas City) | UMKC: Provide editorial or creative vision for marketing and communications projects. | Job | Full time |
| Health Sciences Editor/Project Manager (Kansas City) | UMKC Health Sciences: Write, edit and proofread a wide range of marketing projects; meet client goals and adapt for various mediums and audiences. | Job | Full time |
| Digital Marketing Manager (Overland Park, Kansas) | Security Benefit: Serve as digital lead for multichannel digital marketing campaigns. | Job | Full time |
| Student graphic design and communications specialist (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU International Affairs: Design marketing materials; assist in transferring content to new website. | Job | Part time |
| Communications intern | American Feed Industry: Draft and edit content for distribution to members and other target audiences. | Internship | Part time |
| Project manager/integrated producers (Kansas City) | Signal Theory: Own and drive the overall project and campaign workflow process. | Job | Full time |
| Account manager (Kansas City) | Signal Theory: Build, maintain and grow positive relationships with clients by serving as client's primary contact. | Job | Full time |
| Board Operator (Des Moines, Iowa) | iHeart Media: Operates audio console and our digital on-air system for sports talk shows and sporting events. | Job | Part time |
| News Photographer/Editor (Denver, Colorado) | KCEC Univision: Strong video compositional skills and the ability to tell a visually compelling story. | Job | Full time |
| Communications Coordinator (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU Libraries: Coordinate internal and external communications efforts that engage constituents and support mission of libraries. | Job | Full time |
| KOLN Weekend Meteorologist (Lincoln, Nebraska) | 10/11 NOW: Produce and deliver dynamic, compelling forecasts. | Job | Full time |
| Advertising account executive (Lawrence, Kansas) | Midco: Sell digital, sports and cable television advertising services. | Job | Full time |
| Public relations specialist (Topeka, Kansas) | Washburn University: Writing, takes lead on social media efforts and produces a regular internal newsletter | Job | Full time |
| Senior copywriter (Overland Park, Kansas) | MMGY Global: Conceptual lead and primary art director for leading travel and tourism clients | Job | Full time |
| Account coordinator (Overland Park, Kansas) | MMGY Global: Collaborate with agency teams on the development and execution of all creative campaigns and individual client projects. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing consultant (Manhattan, Kansas) | Eagle Communications: Have the drive, creativity and quality service ability. | Internship | Full time |
| Because of Her Story Intern (virtual) | American Women's History Initiative: Gain a deeper understanding about museum and educational best practices. | Internship | Part time |
| Summer reporting intern (Newton, Kansas) | Harvey County Now: Journalists are trained in the basics of investigative reporting, enterprise reporting, government reporting, photography, feature writing, web management. | Internship | Full time |
| Membership coordinator (remote) | Institute for Nonprofit News: Manage member records; ensure that records in CRM are current; manage process of accepting and processing new applications. | Job | Full time |
| Assistant editor (Lawrence, Kansas) | University of Kansas Alumni Association: Research, report, write and edit content for magazine and other print and digital publications. | Job | Full time |
| Personal and Assistant to the President (Kansas City) | Sports Radio 810 WHB: Excellent communicator, assist in event planning. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing and communications intern (Lenexa, Kansas) | BASYS: Ad design; content creation; email marketing campaign creation. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing specialist - social media (Kansas City) | Hallmark: Assist in development, execution, listening and measurement of insight-driven content strategies. | Job | Full time |
| Spring/summer operations and communications/marketing intern (Topeka, Kansas) | Sunflower State Games: (Operations) Registration management, facility preparation, volunteer recruitment; (communications) public relations, writing press releases, marketing campaigns, customer service. | Internship | Part time |
| Senior communications manager - education, KC civic and education (Kansas City) | Kauffman Foundation: Oversee marketing campaigns executed by internal and external team members; recommend strategies and tactics to achieve program results. | Job | Full time |
| Public affairs and strategic communications intern (Kansas City) | Kauffman Foundation: Write, edit, proofread, project coordination, content promotion, content planning. | Internship | Full time |
| Content coordination intern (Kansas City) | Kauffman Foundation: Support creation and optimization of Kauffman newsletter and social media, as well as narrative content. | Internship | Full time |
| Summer internship program (Kansas City) | Kauffman Foundation: Commitment to Foundation's mission; ability to engage in critical thinking; ability to collaborate with associates and community members. | Internship | Full time |
| Marketing intern (Lincoln, Nebraska) | Olsson: Help marketing team with writing, gathering, and organizing information related to project pursuits. | Internship | Part time |
| Kansas Electric Cooperatives Spring Intern (Topeka, Kansas) | Kansas Electric Cooperative: Assist in planning for legislative events and for summer youth programs. | Internship | Part time |
| Morning/Midday Meteorologist (North Platte, Nebraska) | KNOP-TV: Produce and present weather information on-air; provide comprehensive weather coverage during severe weather. | Job | Full time |
| Intern - Copywriter (multiple locations) | VMLY&R: Conceptualizing and writing great work for some of our amazing clients; explore writing through various platforms. | Internship | Part time |
| Intern - Art Director (multiple locations) | VMLY&R: Conceptualize great work for some of our amazing clients; learn what it's like to work in a creative department. | Internship | Part time |
| Intern - Designer (multiple locations) | VMLY&R: Create actual work alongside some of the best creative minds in the business for some of the best brands in the world. | Internship | Part time |
| Intern - Experience Strategy (multiple locations) | VMLY&R: Research people, competitive landscapes and evolving environments through primary and secondary research. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing consultant (Manhattan, Kansas) | Eagle Communications: Contact businesses to uncover potential advertising opportunities, research client's industry, present proposals and persuade clients to invest in your ideas. | Job | Full time |
| Hearst Journalism Fellowship, Developer Track | Hearst Newspapers and The San Francisco Chronicle: Receive training, mentoring and real-world experience alongside top journalist-programmers. | Job | Full time |
| Intern reporter (Boise, Idaho) | Idaho Statesman: Ability to write quickly, accurately and well; solid news judgment. | Internship | Full time |
| Pennsylvania Capitol Reporters Summer Intern (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) | Pennsylvania Capitol Reporters: Assist in covering major policy initiatives, state budget and political developments. | Internship | Full time |
| Editor (hybrid) | Children's Hospital Association: Oversee the day-to-day and coordinate print and online publishing cycles for publications; manage editorial process and timeline. | Job | Full time |
| Web editor (Lenexa, Kansas and hybrid) | Children's Hospital Association: Ensures CHA publications, communications and marketing content maintain high editorial standards and supports project-related content development efforts. | Job | Full time |
| Inclusion and Audience Growth Intern (Washington, D.C., remote) | American Press Institute: Improve the way the news industry covers traditionally marginalized communities. | Internship | Full time |
| Midwest Newsroom Fellow - Engagement Specialist | NPR: Create approaches to convening listening and other engagement initiatives with people directly affected by an issue. | Job | Full time |
| Midwest Newsroom Fellow - Reporter | NPR: Explore and cover issues related to the impact of environmental factors on traditionally overlooked and marginalized communities. | Job | Full time |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Dowe Intern (Lewiston, Maine) | Maine Public Broadcasting Dowe Intern: Inform, engage and connecting people across the state and beyond. | Internship | Part time |
| Social media/development specialist (Kansas City) | Tri-County Mental Health Services: Help plan and coordinate agency events, prepare marketing materials, website updates, social media posts. | Job | Full time |
| Writer's workshop and internship program (remote) | Inside Orato: A 12-week global internship experience where junior and senior journalism students gain bylines for internationally-published stories. | Internship | Full time |
| Athletics graduate assistant - digital marketing (Normal, Illinois) | Illinois State: Day-to-day management of the athletic department flagship Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts; manager of athletic mobile app. | Job | Full time |
| Athletics graduate assistant (Normal, Illinois) | Illinois State: Produce, as well as assist in, oversight and implementation of design and creative direction of marketing materials. | Job | Full time |
| Redbird productions graduate assistant (Normal, Illinois) | Illinois State: Web producer for gymnastics, swimming and diving; video media archiving. | Job | Full time |
| Athletics communications graduate assistant (Normal, Illinois) | Illinois State: Primary contact for baseball and women's soccer; compile stats; update season and career best lists. | Job | Full time |
| Communications intern (Topeka, Kansas) | Kansas African American Affairs Commission: Graphics, social media and website maintenance. | Internship | Part time |
| Director of marketing and communications (Ann Arbor, Michigan) | University of Michigan: Provide strategic and creative marketing and communications leadership. | Job | Full time |
| Reporters (various locations) | Report for America: Cover health care, Native American issues, education, environment, criminal justice and government accountability. | Job | Full time |
| Design intern (Kansas City) | Walz Tetrick: Create and design in a wide variety of media; assist other designers. | Internship | Full time |
| Midwest Newsroom Fellow - Reporter (Iowa City, Iowa) | Midwest Newsroom: Explore and cover issues related to impact of environmental factors on traditionally overlooked and marginalized communities. | Internship | Full time |
| Engagement specialist | Midwest Newsroom: Strong research and writing skills; ability to collaborate with several partners. | Internship | Full time |
| Senior graphic designer (Chicago, Illinois) | Division-D: Maintain internal branding, developing and designing creative units for clients. | Job | Full time |
| Junior art director (Chicago, Illinois) | VMLY&R: Solid concepting and design chops plus interactive know-how. | Job | Full time |
| Kansas and Missouri Statehouse reporters | The Beacon: A passion for government transparency and local journalism. | Job | Full time |
| Social media intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Net Zero C6: Provide a presence on social media platforms; assist with updating website functions. | Internship | Part time |
| News reporter (Derby, Kansas) | Derby Informer: General news, feature writing, cover government meetings. | Job | Full time |
| Sales intern (Lenexa, Kansas) | BASYS Processing: Contact banking customers and chamber members; assist sales director. | Internship | Part time |
| Project management intern (Lenexa, Kansas) | BASYS Processing: Work within the project management office and contribute to key deliverables | Internship | Part time |
| Inclusion and audience growth intern (Arlington, Virginia/hybrid) | American Press Institute: Help promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belong within news media; help research and share best practices. | Internship | Part time |
| Service journalism reporter (Sacramento, California) | The Sacramento Bee: Help readers navigate life in Sacramento and issues that affect communities across California. | Job | Full time |
| Manager, public relations (San Francisco, California) | Nintendo: Creates and drives public relations programs; collaborates with marketing, global Nintendo offices and external business partners. | Job | Full time |
| Associate director for strategic communications (Seattle, Washington) | University of Washington: Develops, coordinates and executes strategic communications and public affairs efforts. | Job | Full time |
| The Missouri Independent Reporter (Jefferson City, Missouri) | The Missouri Independent: Data/investigative, multimedia; position sponsored in party by Report for America, a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms. | Job | Full time |
| Promotions director (Lincoln, Nebraska) | 1011Now: Strategize, create, write and implement targeted marketing campaigns. | Job | Full time |
| Office manager (Manhattan, Kansas) | Eagle Communications: Schedule daily commercial logs, take care of bank deposits and interact with public. | Job | Full time |
| Student marketing assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU Theatre & Dance: Contribute research, content and hands-on execution of marketing tasks. | Internship | Part time |
| Producer (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Direct reporters and photographers, and structure newscasts to fit within time parameters. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia journalist (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Develop, shoot, write and present stories as assigned for newscast. | Job | Full time |
| Digital marketing specialist (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Enterprise new prospective digital advertisers. | Job | Full time |
| Weekend meteorologist (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Responsible for weekend evening newscasts along with severe weather coverage and plenty of fill-in during the week. | Job | Part time |
| Photojournalist (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Shoot live news footage as well as edit footage for news shows. | Job | Full time |
| Sales account executive (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Develop new business by developing relationships with local business owners and other influencers. | Job | Full time |
| Anchor/reporter (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Must have strong on-air presence on the anchor desk | Job | Full time |
| Web producer/assignment desk (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Perform duties on all digital platforms from website publishing to all of KAKE's social media accounts. | Job | Full time |
| Communications specialist (Rochester, Minnesota) | Mayo Clinic: Synthesize complex medical and scientific information to write accurate, persuasive content; strong storytelling to engage target audiences through print and digital. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing content manager (Lawrence, Kansas) | Jefferson's: Develop content strategy aligned with short-term and long-term marketing targets. | Job | Full time |
| Spring news intern (Lincoln, Nebraska) | 10/11 NOW: Contribute to newscasts; assist reporters while in the field. | Internship | Part time |
| Editorial intern (Kansas City) | The Pitch: Write digital stories; pitch story ideas to editor; complete one longer feature with research and interviews. | Internship | Part time |
| Copywriter (Overland Park, Kansas) | A Place for Mom: Develop high-quality content pieces that target ideal customer segments and drive conversion. | Job | Full time |
| Director of marketing and communications (Lawrence, Kansas) | Lawrence Arts Center: Develops an impactful communication plan and directly manages all marketing activities. | Job | Full time |
| Social media intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU Memorial Unions: Develop, design and deliver social messages to KU Memorial Union's various audiences. | Internship | Part time |
| Video production technician (Overland Park, Kansas) | Shawnee Mission School District: Capture, edit and direct video and multimedia programs and stories. | Job | Full time |
| Video production technical media producer (Lincoln, Nebraska) | KOLN/KGIN-TV: Interactive, live news, weather and sports production position. | Job | Full time |
| News editor (Washington, D.C.) | The Chronicle of Higher Education: Spearhead our day-in, day-out coverage of breaking and national stories. | Job | Full time |
| News director (Denver, Colorado) | KCEC-TV Univision: Manage station's news operations, set budgets, establish goals and direct staff. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter (Little Rock, Arkansas) | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Write breaking news and long-term enterprise stories; multimedia storytelling. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing specialist (remote) | Topcon: Develops and executes marketing efforts/campaigns for software sales; answer incoming lead inquiries. | Job | Full time |
| Central Nebraska Media Sales (Lincoln, Nebraska) | KOLN/KGIN and KSNB: Selling experience, communication skills, working in a team environment. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing/communications intern (Olathe, Kansas) | Covid Care Force: Help with social media, write for newsletter and profile stories. | Internship | Part time |
| Web developer (Hays, Kansas) | Eagle Communications: Design and develop websites. | Job | Full time |
