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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional communications director (Tulsa, Oklahoma) | American Red Cross: Strategy, media relations and social engagement, and public affairs and crisis communications. | Job | Full time |
| Regional communications manager (Wichita, Kansas) | American Red Cross: Perform communications and marketing functions that drive regional business objectives and results, publicize the mission of the Red Cross. | Job | Full time |
| Digital media and communications assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | University Honors Program: Provide support for digital media and print design projects. | Job | Part time |
| Copywriter intern ( Overland Park, Kansas) | iFocus Marketing: Writes highly engaging blog and website content that reflects various brand voices. | Internship | Part time |
| News producer (Kansas City) | KMBZ: Ability to self-direct, dependability and skills in news gathering and broadcast news writing. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia journalist - sports (Kansas City) | KCTV5: Sports enterprises, researches, writes, shoots, edits, produces and reports news oriented material. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia producer (Kansas City) | KCTV5: Writing and editing content for digital platforms. | Job | Full time |
| Sales support coordinator (Kansas City) | KCTV5: Provides sales support/service pertaining to all local business that the team manages. | Job | Full time |
| Sales support coordinator (Kansas City) | KCTV5: Provides sales support/service pertaining to all local business that the team manages. | Job | Full time |
| News producer (Kansas City) | KCTV5: Previews news material before airing. Writes, edits and researches show elements. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia sales (Grand Island, Nebraska) | KOLN/KGIN: Great communication skills, enjoy working in a team environment. | Job | Full time |
| Communications specialist (Lawrence, Kansas) | University Career Center: Writing, marketing and communications support. | Job | Full time |
| News producer (Jackson, Mississippi) | WJTV: Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms. | Job | Full time |
| Web and social media producer (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Strong writing ability and outstanding organizational and communication skills. | Job | Full time |
| News reporter/multimedia journalist (North Platte, Nebraska) | KNOP-TV: Execute all aspects of storytelling, scheduling shoots and interviews, shooting video, writing scripts, editing. | Job | Full time |
| Public information officer (Manhattan, Kansas) | Riley County: Coordinates and manages various public affairs programs, including informational and educational communication for the county. | Job | Full time |
| Social media specialist (Lawrence, Kansas) | Kansas Athletics: Content creation and day-to-day management of Kansas Athletics social media accounts. | Job | Full time |
| Sales and marketing coordinator (St. Louis, Missouri) | OUTFRONT: Development, amplification and maintenance of sales tools and marketing initiatives. | Job | Full time |
| News producer (Topeka, Kansas) | KSNT: Put together and manage content for newscasts. | Job | Full time |
| News and production intern (Topeka, Kansas) | KSNT: Learn the inner workings of a TV news station. | Internship | Part time |
| Multiple positions (Topeka, Kansas) | KSNT: Multimedia journalists, digital reporters, video editors. | Job | Part time |
| Video intern (Topeka, Kansas) | Advisors Excel: Organize video content, maintain studio space/equipment, transfer/import video footage and assist with in-house video production. | Internship | Part time |
| Pulliam Journalism Fellowship (Indianapolis and Phoenix) | Pulliam Journalism Fellowship: Students committed to a career in news journalism. | Internship | Full time |
| Executive producer (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Help lead overall vision, production quality and editorial content for all multimedia news platforms. | Job | Full time |
| Meteorologist (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE-TV: On air during continuous severe weather coverage, radar interpretation skills. | Job | Full time |
| Integrated marketing solutions consultant (Denver, Colorado) | Entravision: Identify new business opportunities with agencies, direct marketers and online advertisers | Job | Full time |
| Food and ag reporter (Arlington, Virginia) | Politico: Tackle a wide range of issues, including nutrition, climate change and future of the world's food supply. | Job | Full time |
| Health care reporter (Arlington, Virginia) | Politico: Understand Washington's regulatory process and how health insurers, hospitals, doctors and other health providers get paid. | Job | Full time |
| Transportation reporter (Arlington, Virginia) | Politico: Cover politics and policy of transportation and infrastructure. | Job | Full time |
| Legal reporter (Arlington, Virginia) | E&E News: Handle quick turnaround pieces on arguments and motions in courtrooms while also working on big-picture stories. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter, economy and finance (Arlington, Virginia) | Politico: Help anchor daily newsletter with in-depth reporting and analysis. | Job | Full time |
| National health care reporter (Arlington, Virginia) | Politico: Chronicle how states shape health policy and pandemic response. | Job | Full time |
| Editorial spring intern (Arlington, Virginia) | Politico: Report, write and research. | Internship | Full time |
| Editorial summer intern (Washington, D.C.) | Politico: Report, write and research. | Internship | Full time |
| Student outreach assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | East Languages & Cultures: Create promotional material. | Job | Part time |
| Student office assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | East Asian Languages & Cultures: Excellent communication skills | Job | Part time |
| Video production assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Produce video profiles, recruitment videos and motion graphics. | Job | Part time |
| Senior communications manager (Topeka, Kansas) | Kansas Action for Children: Implement integrated, culturally competent strategic communications plan to help shape policy decisions. | Job | Full time |
| Account manager (Dallas, Texas) | Belo and Company: Ensure new clients are onboarded quickly and efficiently, and clearly communicate project financials. | Job | Full time |
| Strategic communications intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | LMH Health Foundation: Write and edit feature stories and news releases covering impact of philanthropic support at LMH Health and encouraging future gifts. | Internship | Part time |
| Audience Engagement Editor (Shawnee Mission, Kansas) | Shawnee Mission Post: Ensure our coverage of Johnson County reaches the people who will value it the most. | Job | Full time |
| Communications specialist (Lisle, Illinois) | Navistar: Exemplary project manager and writer - both technical and creative - with appetite for continual learning about all aspects of communications. | Job | Full time |
| Public relations manager (Buena Park, California) | Yamaha Music: Increase awareness and develop an enviable brand image through effective communication and media relations programs. | Job | Full time |
| Director, internal communications (Kansas City) | Cerner: Drive internal communications strategies, serve as storytellers for internal stakeholders. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing coordinator (Topeka, Kansas) | Family Service and Guidance Center: Conceptualize, design, execute and produce creative visuals. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing coordinator (Denver, Colorado) | Lone Peak Dental Group: Design marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite; social media management – creating and scheduling out content using Sprout Social | Job | Full time |
| Event activation coordinator (Overland Park, Kansas) | Downtown Overland Park Partnership: Coordinate initiatives to support the business improvement district while bringing creative ideas to the organization. | Job | Full time |
| Content strategist | Signal Theory: Works closely with multidisciplinary teams to create, manage and optimize solution-oriented strategies for content. | Job | Full time |
| Sales and marketing coordinator (Lawrence, Kansas) | Lawrence Journal-World: Selling and placing a variety of ads and notices. | Job | Full time |
| Account executive (Wichita, Kansas) | KWCH: Generate revenue by selling advertising to local businesses on station's multiple platforms. | Job | Full time |
| Video production student intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU School of Business: Help video producer with video wall and digital signage graphics, video produciton. | Internship | Part time |
| Web communications student assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU School of Business: Help develop project for website; familiar with content management systems. | Job | Part time |
| Multimedia journalist (Danville, Virginia) | WSET: Reporting, shooting and editing news stories; enterprising story ideas. | Job | Full time |
| News producer (Lynchburg, Virginia) | WSET: Solid news judgment; compelling and accurate writer on all platforms. | Job | Full time |
| Sales leader - local sales manager (Lynchburg, Virginia) | WSET: Maintain a well-developed sales team by identifying future staffing requirements; ensure effective onboarding of new hires. | Job | Full time |
| Multimedia journalist (Lynchburg, Virginia) | WSET: Sharp news judgment, excellent writing skills, creative storyteller. | Job | Full time |
| Evening news producer (Joplin, Missouri) | KODE: Produce newscasts and gather information for news stories. | Job | Full time |
| Communications specialist (Lawrence, Kansas) | Office of Academic Programs and Experiential Learning: Support the design, development and implementation of strategies to communicate programs, services and courses.op | Job | Full time |
| Public relations intern (Dallas, Texas) | SPM Communications: Self-motivated thinker; experience in social media campaign development/execution. | Internship | Part time |
| Communications intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | LiveWell Douglas County: Support the executive director in external communications of the coalition. | Internship | Part time |
| Summer interns (Washington, D.C.) | The Washington Post: Journalist creating videos, graphics and stories | Internship | Part time |
| News producer (Kansas City) | FOX4KC: Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms | Job | Full time |
| Digital reporter for sports (Kansas City) | Fox4: Write multiple sports stories daily; ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality | Job | Full time |
| Marketing and membership coordinator (Overland Park, Kansas) | Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City: Create, produce content for web, print and other marketing materials | Job | Full time |
| Copywriter (Lenexa, Kansas) | Essense of Australia: Concept and support creative, communications and events departments in all writing needs | Job | Full time |
| Communications specialist (Lenexa, Kansas) | Essense of Australia: Help manage store and internal communications; proof and write succinct communications to optimize emails and messages. | Job | Full time |
| Technical media producer (Wichita, Kansas) | KWCH: Basic knowledge of TV production; must be able to maneuver studio cameras. | Job | Part time |
| Community engagement/marketing intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Senior Resource Center: Develop and edit content for SRC's monthly publication; execute digital messaging. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing manager - advanced industries and health studios (Lawrence, Kansas) | TreanorHL: Assist studio leaders in developing strategic plan for particular practice areas and coordinate with all offices. | Job | Full time |
| Meteorologist (Wichita, Kansas) | KAKE: Involved on-air during severe weather coverage; radar interpretation skills. | Job | Full time |
| Content creator (Wichita, Kansas) | Greteman Group: Develops and executes client social media strategy, programs, provides ongoing analysis and adjusts as needed. | Job | Full time |
| News reporter (Kansas City) | KMBC: Regularly plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news assignments | Job | Part time |
| Digital editor (Kansas City) | KMBC: Create content for website, mobile and social media platforms. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing coordinator (Lawrence, Kansas) | TreanorHL: Actively participate in firm-wide marketing efforts supporting overall strategic business goals and objectives. | Job | Full time |
| Copywriter (Overland Park, Kansas) | A Place for Mom: Develop high-quality content pieces that target ideal customer segments. | Job | Full time |
| Assistant news director (Jackson, Mississippi) | WJTV: Assists news director with all aspects of the news department other than production. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing consultant (Hays, Kansas) | Eagle Communications: Proposing and selling radio and digital marketing solutions to existing clients and new business prospects. | Job | Full time |
| Service journalism reporter (Wichita, Kansas) | Wichita Eagle: Use engagement tools such as Google Trends to surface and answer questions readers are asking in the moment. | Job | Full time |
| Newsletter writer/coach (Kansas City) | Kansas City Star: Create and optimize our AM, subscriber only and niche newsletters. | Job | Full time |
| Service Journalism Editor (Kansas City) | Kansas City Star: Daily execution of audience-focused utility strategy, fueled by a team of reporters working across multiple storytelling platforms | Job | Full time |
| Senior reporter (Kansas City) | Kansas City PBS: Produce multimedia news content on important topics for distribution on Flatland, Kansas City PBS and 90.9 The Bridge | Job | Full time |
| Multichannel campaign coordinator (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU Endowment: Help create high-quality deliverables. | Job | Full time |
| Video production assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | School of Education and Human Sciences: Help plan and execute video assignments. | Job | Part time |
| Social media/communications assistant (Lawrence, Kansas) | School of Education and Human Sciences: Write and brainstorm social media content; support key social media campaigns. | Job | Part time |
| Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program | Clean Cities University: Grow public awareness. | Internship | Part time |
| Graphic designer (Baldwin City, Kansas) | Baker University: Help build brand awareness and the brand image to various audience segments. | Job | Part time |
| Executive director for marketing, communications and external relations (Baldwin City, Kansas) | Baker University: Lead team responsible for centralized marketing function, including strategy and execution of various segment marketing, brand and communication plans. | Job | Full time |
| Technical media producer (Topeka, Kansas) | WIBW-TV: Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams. | Job | Part time |
| Director of communications (Newton, Kansas) | Newton School District: Assist in preparation and presentation of public communications. | Job | Full time |
| Traffic coordinator (Denver, Colorado) | Entravision: Process commercial schedules into the system, manage copy and edit broadcast logs. | Job | Full time |
| Strategic communications manager (Kansas City) | Hallmark: Build comprehensive communication strategies, engagement. | Job | Full time |
| Director, corporate communications (Lenexa, Kansas) | AMC Theatres: Writing and editing engaging, compelling content. | Job | Full time |
| Communications coordinator (Topeka, Kansas) | Department of Commerce: Developing, protecting and enhancing the brand by ensuring all communication and marketing materials are informative, clear and professional. | Internship | Full time |
| Segment producer (Kansas City) | Chiefs Radio Network: Proficient in audio editing. | Job | Part time |
| Editorial intern (remote) | Backstage: Experience in creating, editing and packaging content. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing specialist (remote) | Unincorporated: Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing campaigns; lead and manage outbound and inbound marketing activities | Job | Full time |
| Education reporter (Topeka, Kansas) | Topeka Capital-Journal: Produce exclusive enterprise and watchdog work focusing on K-12 education across Shawnee County school districts and higher education. | Job | Full time |
| Weekend anchor/reporter (Hastings, Nebraska) | KSNB: Produce and anchor weekend evening newscasts and coordinate efforts of weekend reporter/mmjs. | Job | Full time |
| Outreach student coordinator (Lawrence, Kansas) | Dole Institute of Politics: Support outreach efforts. | Internship | Part time |
| Communications and marketing intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Dole Institute of Politics: Support marketing efforts. | Internship | Part time |
| Audio visual/video production intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Dole Institute of Politics: Assist event technical director in set-up, execution and teardown of event productions. | Internship | Part time |
| Development and fundraising intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Dole Institute of Politics: Assist in planning, organization and execution of donor events. | Internship | Part time |
| Social media intern (remote) | GivePet: Manage social media campaigns and posts. | Internship | Part time |
| Weekday evening co-anchor (Hastings, Nebraska) | KOLN/KSNB: Co-anchor and producer of our weekday evening newscasts. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter (Salem, Oregon) | States Newsroom: Produce regular high-quality reporting on issues facing Oregon. | Job | Full time |
| Video intern - human resources (Lenexa, Kansas) | Kiewit: Assist with all aspects of video, audio and screen recording production. | Internship | Part time |
| Graphic designer - public information and publications (Tampa, Florida) | University of Tampa: Designs and creates various communication projects; assist with logo licensing program. | Job | Full time |
| Corporate communications and engagement coordinator (Grapevine, Texas) | GameStop: Oversee all aspects of our corporate giving strategy, assist with internal communications strategy and assist employee engagement strategy. | Job | Full time |
| Development coordinator (remote) | BeMoreLikeClaire: Work closely with executive director; increase current support and generate new streams of revenue. | Job | Part time |
| National sales assistant (Wichita, Kansas) | WIBW: Assist national sales manager; regular communication with national agencies. | Job | Full time |
| Fundraising and public relations consultant (Lawerence, Kansas) | Northeast Kansas Library System: Consult with member libraries on fundraising programs, capital campaigns; and consult on public relations and advocacy, developing positive community relationships. | Job | Full time |
| Marketing coordinator (Kansas City, Missouri) | Wholesale and Speciality Insurance Association: Support marketing and communications functions and related educational foundations. | Job | Full time |
| Editor/cinematographer (New York, New York) | VMLY&R: Impeccable sense of timing, pacing and ability to work with music; exceptional storytelling abilities. | Job | Full time |
| Senior copywriter (Seattle, Washington) | VMLY&R: Strong conceptual abilities, remarkable writing skills and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape, specifically social media. | Job | Full time |
| Strategist (Miami, Florida) | VMLY&R: Ability to distill and communicate complex topics and themes simply and with conviction. | Job | Full time |
| Communications specialist (Lawrence, Kansas) | KU School of Law: Writing, marketing and communications support; manage website. | Internship | Full time |
| Marketing intern (Kansas City) | Kauffman Center for Performing Arts: Assist with program marketing, communications and public relations efforts. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing intern (Kansas City) | The Pitch: Create social media calendars, write social media posts. | Internship | Part time |
| Editorial intern (Kansas City) | The Pitch: Write stories, pitch story ideas, cover live events. | Internship | Part time |
| Marketing and communications assistant (Lawrence, Kansas | KU School of Engineering: Manage social media engagement and messaging. | Job | Part time |
| Marketing and social media specialist | Operation BBQ Relief: Publicize organization with images, videos and other content. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter - Johnson County issues (Kansas City) | Kansas City Star: Breaking news coverage, in-depth reporting. | Job | Full time |
| Strategic communications and digital media intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | University of Kansas Alumni Association: Assist with developing content and communications strategy. | Internship | Part time |
| Social communications manager (Overland Park, Kansas) | MMGY Global: Work with project team and client(s) to execute social media programming. | Job | Full time |
| Communications specialist (Olathe, Kansas) | Olathe School District: Provide communications support to district, schools and communications team. | Job | Full time |
| Social media manager (Kansas City) | Sandlot + Co: Developing, implementing, and managing multiple community engagement campaigns. | Job | Full time |
| Editor (New York, New York) | VMLY&R: Produce commercials for broadcast, social platforms, website content and other digital media. | Job | Full time |
| Kansas City Sports Commission | Kansas City Sports Commission: Events, marketing, graphic design and WIN for KC.. | Internship | Part time |
| Retail account executive (Great Bend, Kansas) | Great Bend Tribune: Sell print and digital advertising. | Job | Full time |
| Traffic coordinator (Denver, Colorado) | Entravision: Process commercial schedules into the system, manage copy and edit broadcast logs. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter (Nor'West Newspapers) | NW Kansas: Cover city and county, schools, features. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter (Bartlesville, Oklahoma) | Examiner-Enterprise: Cover local news in NE Oklahoma; take photos and edit video. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter (Abilene, Kansas) | Abilene Reflector Chronicle: General assignment, feature writing, coverage of local government boards and copy editing. | Job | Full time |
| General reporter and managing editor (Osage City, Kansas) | Osage County Herald-Chronicle: Proficiency in taking photos and AP style writing. | Job | Full time |
| Journalist (Great Bend, Kansas) | Great Bend Tribune: Reliable, accurate while being great communicators comfortable with diverse platforms. | Job | Full time |
| Reporter (Wichita, Kansas) | Wichita Business Journal: Build strong sources, break news, write sophisticated and impactful cover stories. | Job | Full time |
| News reporter (Manhattan, Kansas) | Eagle Radio: News reporter for multimedia newsroom. | Job | Full time |
| Sports writer (Abilene, Kansas) | Abilene Reflector Chronicle: Cover all local sports, build relationships, conduct interviews and take pictures. | Job | Full time |
| Sports reporter (Stillwater, Oklahoma) | Stillwater News Press: Cover high school sports and Oklahoma State. | Job | Full time |
| Publisher (Stillwater, Oklahoma) | Stillwater News Press: Oversee operations of the News Press and help navigate print and digital products. | Job | Full time |
| Sports editor (Chanute, Kansas) | Chanute Tribune: Cover school-related teams and community sports activity. | Job | Full time |
| Content specialist - copywriter (Lawrence, Kansas) | Pennington: Create and produce high-quality alumni communication based on clients' style guide, preferences and goals. | Internship | Full time |
| Enterprise reporter (Traverse City, Michigan) | Traverse City Record-Eagle: Drive to tell the big stories, ability to develop sources throughout the community. | Internship | Full time |
| Sports reporter (Traverse City, Michigan) | Traverse City Record-Eagle: Produce content on all platforms, excellent news judgment, develop strong relationships with sources. | Job | Full time |
| External affairs assistant - student hourly (Lawrence, Kansas) | University of Kansas School of Music: Social media management and news writing. | Job | Full time |
| Promotions/marketing or sales intern (Lawrence, Kansas) | Great Plains Media: Promotions, marketing or sales. | Internship | Part time |
| Morning producer (Topeka, Kansas) | WIBW: Writing, editing video, stacking newscasts, social media. | Job | Full time |
| Report for America positions (Kansas and Missouri) | Report for America: Data reporting, local and state education, business reporting. | Job | Full time |
