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JOBS

  • Communications Specialist

    Johnson County: Coordinate media relations: write releases, pitch stories, manage media inquiries, and prepare leaders for interviews; lead internal communications: e-newsletters, intranet updates, and leadership messaging. (Olathe, Kansas) 9/17

  • Golf Social Media and Marketing Specialist

    Bass Pro Shops: Plan, create and execute ongoing community strategies to advance Big Cedar Hospitality’s mission online with the goal of spreading core stories, including positive reviews, testimonials, and influential content. (Ridgedale, Missouri) 9/15

  • News Reporter

    California Post: Deliver exclusive stories and cover breaking news across Los Angeles that drive engagement and audience for the California Post. (Los Angeles, California) 9/12

  • Social Media Specialist

    Rhycom: Manage client social media accounts from strategy through execution — planning calendars, creating and publishing engaging, trending content, running paid campaigns, and monitoring performance. (Kansas City) 9/12

  • Associate Media Manager

    Signal Theory: Read and understand details on a media plan; know hot to interpret specifications for advertisements from media kits and vendors. (Kansas City or Wichita, Kansas)

  • Digital Communications Manager

    Children's Hospital Association: Create and publish engaging, brand-aligned content across social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for the association’s enterprise activities; partner with team members to implement a social media content calendar and ensure timely delivery of posts; collaborate with internal teams to gather content and ensure accuracy and relevance. (Lenexa, Kansas) 9/11

  • Senior Communications Assistant

    UNHCR: Regularly monitor media and local situation regarding UNHCR; follow-up on administrative and logistical arrangements to organise press briefings and other events, such as workshop and conferences. (Washington, D.C.) 9/9

  • FIFA World Cup 26 Volunteers

    FIFA World Cup: We’re looking for volunteers who embody the spirit of teamwork, reliability, and adaptability. Strong communication and a passion for football will help you thrive. Whether you’re greeting fans, distributing uniforms, or assisting with transportation, your contributions will help make the tournament a success. (Kansas City) 9/8

  • Assistant AD, Athletic Communications

    Auburn University: Leads the day-to-day publicity and communications efforts for the Auburn men’s basketball program. Responsible for designing, editing, producing, and distributing a wide range of media materials, including media guides, game programs, press releases, and digital content. Oversees all aspects of media relations for the program, including award nominations and promotional campaigns. Coordinates outbound messaging and supervises communications staffing for men’s basketball, particularly on game days. Serves as the primary liaison to media representatives and maintains comprehensive statistical records and historical archives for the program. (Auburn, Alabama) 9/8

  • Senior Director, Member Programs

    GCSAA: Ability to collaborate with executive leadership to develop & implement data-driven strategies to ensure membership programs, products, services and campaigns are fulfilled. (Lawrence, Kansas) 9/8

  • Public Relations Coordinator

    Foley & Lardner: Draft, edit, and post content for the Newsroom section of the firm website, including press releases, media mentions, deals and wins, and award announcements; coordinate logistics with attorneys, Foley’s PR agency, and reporters to arrange media interviews. (Chicago and Washington, D.C.) 9/5

  • Assistant Director of Special Events

    Kansas Athletics: Evaluate current policies and procedures related to special event facility scheduling and update as needed/accordingly; maintain and distribute facilities calendar. Approve or deny facility rental for specific events and coordinate logistics such as parking, staffing, custodial, public safety and any other services that might be necessary for the standards of event management within the Athletic Department to include camps and clinics. (Lawrence, Kansas) 9/5

  • Internal Communications, Marketing and Communications Strategist

    GFT: Develop and implement internal communications strategies and plan campaigns that connect employees with the company’s goals, priorities, and employer brand. (remote, hybrid) 9/5

  • Senior Art Director

    EVERSANA INTOUCH: Possesses strong conceptual skills with the ability to bring a wide range of original creative solutions to every project; owns concept and design across all types of communication (digital, print, video, etc.) helping team create materials that educate patients and persuade healthcare providers. (Remote) 9/4

  • Social Media Community Manager

    DI Women's Basketball: Community management and content publishing; student-athlete storytelling and live game coverage; championship social strategy and execution. (Remote) 9/4

  • Senior Internal Communications Specialist

    Centene Corporation: Develops and implements internal communication strategies aligned with business goals. Creates and manages high-quality content (articles, newsletters, intranet, scripts and talking points, email updates, presentations) to effectively support internal communications plans. 9/3

  • Sports Business Reporter

    The Dallas Morning News: Break news, and write deeply reported enterprise stories; build and maintain a wide network of sources across sports, business, law, media and higher education. (Kansas City) 9/3

  • Sales Academy Associate

    Kansas City Royals: The Kansas City Royals seek aggressive, committed, energetic individuals to sell Royals season ticket memberships, mini plans, and group tickets. This is an entry level sales and services position with room for advancement. We are looking for individuals that are highly motivated, competitive, and committed to developing a career in the sports industry. (Kansas City) 9/3

  • Development and Communications Director

    Cultivate KC: Responsible for raising funds and mobilizing public support for a healthy, local food system; works in collaboration with the executive director, the leadership team, the Board of Directors and our staff to accomplish the goals of the organization. (Kansas City) 9/3

  • Integrated Marketing Manager

    KC Current: Own the email marketing calendar including strategy, content planning, creative coordination, deployment and performance tracking for the KC Current and CPKC Stadium databases with an emphasis on strategic CRM segmentation. Work closely with key stakeholders across ticket sales, retail, private events and corporate partnerships to drive revenue through email and contribute to business objectives. (Kansas City) 9/3

  • Client Service Associate

    The Trade Desk: The Trade Desk is looking for data driven students who have a passion for media and advertising. Graduating students will be hired as a Client Service Associate and placed in a three-month training program where they will learn the benefits of programmatic advertising, platform capabilities of The Trade Desk, company culture, and the structure and operations of the Client Services department. (Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York) 9/2

  • Video Journalist

    Wall Street Journal: Pitch, develop, research and write stories; tell stories in creative ways using high-quality video, graphics and props. (New York, New York) 9/2

  • Integrated Marketing Manager

    KC Current: Contributes to fan acquisition and retention for the KC Current and CPKC Stadium brands with an emphasis on email marketing communications, retail marketing, and digital brand strategy. (Kansas City) 8/29

  • Director of Marketing - Culture & Creators

    Kansas City Chiefs: Lead our efforts in talent and influencer marketing, lifestyle campaigns, and community-driven cultural initiatives. This role will be at the forefront of expanding the Chiefs’ reach into new arenas, building deeper connections with fans. (Kansas City) 8/29

  • Group Sales Account Executive

    Sporting Kansas City: Outbound and inbound telephone and direct sales of group tickets, single game suite rentals, new season seats, mini plans, premium seating, and ticket packages; follow-up and the sales conversion of inbound online leads on various ticket segment offerings. (Kansas City) 8/29

  • Broadcast Color Analyst

    Mavericks: Provide expert commentary, analysis, and insights for live broadcasts of all hockey games throughout the season. Working in tandem with a play-by-play announcer, the color analyst offers a deeper understanding of the game's strategy, player performance, and critical moments to enhance the audience's experience. (Independence, Missouri) 8/29

  • Communications Director

    City of Fountain: Develops and executes a comprehensive, forward-looking communications strategy that supports the City’s mission, strategic priorities, and brand identity. Serves as the primary advisor to City leadership on internal and external communications matters, helping anticipate issues and shape public messaging to foster transparency and trust. (Fountain, Colorado) 8/29

  • Social Media Coordinator

    UFC: Manages creative requests and asset delivery for UFC social media and digital channels; works with multiple departments and stakeholders to create, copy-edit, and post social media content for UFC’s official pages on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Threads. (Las Vegas, Nevada; hybrid) 8/29

  • Marketing Intern

    Hill's Pet Nutrition: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to collective success. (Overland Park, Kansas) 8/29

  • News Director

    Oregon Public Broadcasting: Collaborate with the Chief Content Officer and Content Leaders in executing OPB’s journalism vision to lead and strengthen the news and public affairs ecosystem in service to communities across our region.   (Portland, Oregon) 8/28

  • Seasonal Coordinator, Social Analytics and Listening

    NFL: This individual will be responsible for supporting SALT by working on reporting and analysis, with a special focus on the NFL’s international social handles. This individual will be key in deriving insights and driving global social strategy from data. (New York City) 8/27

  • Assistant Director of Digital Communications – Graphic Design and Creative Ser…

    NCAA: Develop and execute digital designs for audiences within the NCAA membership and stakeholder groups, with deliverables including PDF resource documents, slides used during presentations, and graphics to help with message delivery on NCAA.org and in NCAA emails and social media promotions. (Indianapolis, Indiana) 8/27

  • Assistant Director of Internal & Member Communications – Editorial Content

    NCAA: This versatile writer will focus on crafting compelling written content that aligns with the communications department’s goals and the NCAA's mission. This role collaborates with various internal departments, member institutions and external groups to identify and produce stories that highlight student-athlete achievements both on and off the field. (Indianapolis, Indiana) 8/27

  • Assistant Director of External Communications

    NCAA: Proactively plan media pitches on news and issues that are important to the NCAA; collaborate with championships staff, including media coordination and statistics, on potential storylines and issues on site at championships. (Indianapolis, Indiana) 8/27

  • Breaking News Reporter

    Wichita Eagle: Focus on stories that build readership; build engaging multimedia storytelling skills; demonstrate speed and competitiveness; and work well in a team environment. (Wichita, Kansas) 8/26

  • Account Supervisor, Healthcare Influencer Marketing

    FleishmanHillard: This position provides a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, proactive communications professional with strong communications, social media and influencer strategy experience to be part of a collaborative team across a range of healthcare clients. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in executing best-in-class work across growing accounts and have pharmaceutical or healthcare communications experience. (Kansas City) 8/25

  • Social Media Manager

    Dallas Stars: Manage all of the Dallas Stars social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and TikTok; create and implement a variety of social media campaigns and contests to engage with fans and increase brand awareness. (Dallas, Texas) 8/24

  • Outreach and Communications Assistant

    Kansas African Studies Center (KASC): Develop and implement outreach initiatives; build contact lists for networking and future projects. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/24

  • Head of Media Relations

    Northern Trust: Oversee media relations strategy for Northern Trust and its core business units - Wealth Management, Asset Servicing and Asset Management; develop and execute an integrated media relations strategy that aligns with the company's business and reputational priorities. (Chicago, Illinois) 8/24

  • Growth and Development Reporter

    The Idaho Statesman: Our growth and development reporter will focus on all the ways our community is changing from housing affordability to the real estate market to major new developments and the issues our community faces because of growth. (Boise, Idaho) 8/21

  • Sports Business Reporter

    Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Morning News is seeking a sharp, enterprising reporter to cover the business of sports — a high-impact beat that examines the crossroads of money, power and athletics in one of the most influential sports markets in the country. (Dallas, Texas) 8/21

  • Staff Writer - State Government

    MinnPost: This reporter will frequently collaborate with the Senior Staff Writer-State Government, the data journalist, reporters covering Washington and Greater Minnesota, as well as the MinnPost audience team. (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

  • Player Social Marketing Coordinator

    NFL: This individual will be responsible for supporting Player Social strategy efforts, including a heavy focus on content distribution during NFL game days, identifying and coordinating social opportunities for players, and serving as a liaison for players, their reps, and internal teams. (Inglewood, California) 8/21

  • Student Intern

    Jayhawk Community Partners: This position will assist in sales support for JCP Sponsorship through research, proof of performance compilation, and presentation development in Digideck. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/21

  • Convention Sales Coordinator

    Visit KC: Maintains and produce accurate report; maintains extranet information for Convention Digest and lead distribution; assists with bid proposal creation and assembly. (Kansas City) 8/19

  • Student Marketing Support Assistant

    KU Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies: This individual will support storytelling, content creation, event promotion, and social media engagement. The role is ideal for a creative communicator with strong writing and design skills and an interest in higher education marketing. 8/19

  • Service Journalism Reporter

    The Sacramento Bee: Have strong writing and reporting skills, as well as excellent news judgment and journalism ethics. Think about our audiences first and always, with a commitment to tactics that grow readership and community engagement. (Sacramento, California) 8/18

INTERNSHIPS

  • LPGA Internship Program

    LPGA: Positions available in strategic partnerships, tourney operations, marketing and communications. 9/12

  • Social Media Intern

    Pitch Lenexa: Seeking a student intern to support social media efforts for our independent community World Cup 2026 watch party series. (Lenexa, Kansas) 9/12

  • Marketing and Communications Intern

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Assist with program marketing, communications and PR efforts for any upcoming Kauffman Center Presents performance and other community programs and events. (Kansas City) 9/11

  • Marketing Intern

    Rally House: Assist in creating high-quality visuals in a variety of digital and print formats; maintain graphic standards in all creative designs while representing the Rally House brand. (Lenexa, Kansas) 9/11

  • Summer Marketing Intern

    Hallmark: Positions with a focus in business management, marketing, communications, marketing analytics, data analytics, public relations, or similar. (Kansas City) 9/11

  • Sales Intern

    Ferguson: Gain hands-on experience in customer service, product knowledge, sales processes, customer relationship management, and performance analysis; work alongside experienced sales teams, contributing to real-world projects. 9/5

  • Media Content Intern

    Advisors Excel: Assist Media Content team in maintaining content library for both radio and TV platforms; help with researching retirement articles and facts, and maintaining database of sources. (Topeka, Kansas) 9/5

  • Pathways Discover Internships

    United States Golf Association: Leadership and Navigating the Corporate World; Career Development Sessions; Industry Leadership Panels; Community Impact Opportunity. (Southampton, New York) 9/5

  • Los Angeles Times Internships

    Los Angeles Times: Interns have the opportunity to work in Metro/Local, Entertainment and Arts, Sports, Politics, Business, Features/Lifestyle (Fashion, Food, Travel, Home Design, Plants), Foreign/National, Editorial Pages/Op-Ed, De Los, Fast Break (The Times’ breaking news desk), Multiplatform Editing (copy editing), Photography, Video, Data and Graphics, Design, Audience Engagement, Image (The Times’ fashion magazine) and in Sacramento. 9/4

  • Boston Globe Summer Internships

    Boston Globe: The Boston Globe summer internship program offers opportunities to gain journalism experience at a major news organization. The program hires reporters in the News, Business, Sports, and Living/Arts departments as well as a photographer, designer, and copy editor. Internships are NOT limited to students pursuing journalism majors. (Boston, Massachusetts) 9/2

  • Media Relations Intern

    Kansas City Comets: Plan and create compelling and original multi-media news web content, including interactive features, player transactions, photo- and video-based features Strong-writing skills will be required to produce press releases throughout the season to keep fans engaged on events, player acquisitions, etc. (Kansas City) 8/29

  • Editorial Internship

    Politico: POLITICO is seeking exceptional college students and recent graduates for its Spring editorial internship program. Interns work on our magazine, our news desk or our policy reporting teams, including E&E News. (Arlington, Virginia) 8/27

  • Reporter, Photographer, Videographer, Copy Editor, Designer, Producer

    The Washington Post: Come be a reporter, photographer, videographer, copy editor, news and digital designer, data reporter, graphics reporter and developer, audio producer, opinions writer or develop audience strategy. (Washington, D.C.) 8/27

  • NBC 2026 Winter Olympics At Home Immersion Program – Sports Production

    NBC: We’re looking for world-class talent to help bring action-packed coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics to viewers across the country. From the cosmopolitan city of Milan to the storied Italian Alps, we will be at the forefront of capturing all the compelling competitions and stories of the world’s biggest sporting event. 8/27

  • Sales and Promotions Intern

    Great Plains Media: Intern will participate in sales and promotions meetings, assist sales reps with proposals, client research, commercial copywriting. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/6

  • Social Media Intern

    Sporting KC: Research and present new social trends, pop culture references and opportunities to create buzzworthy content on social media; assist SKC Social team with content tagging and analytics reporting. (Kansas City) 7/30

  • Communications Intern

    The American Journalism Project: Collaborate with the Communications Associate to identify storytelling opportunities, including timely grantee wins and evergreen brand themes; produce 4–6 short-form social videos (30–90 seconds) and draft platform-specific captions. (Remote) 7/29

  • News, Sports, Multimedia Reporting, Photojournalism and Social Media

    Baltimore Sun: Internships available in news, sports, multimedia reporting, photojournalism and social media. (Baltimore, Maryland) 7/24

  • Photo/Video Intern

    The Granada: Capture high-quality photos and video footage of live performances, behind-the-scenes moments and crowd experiences. (Lawrence, Kansas) 7/22

  • Marketing & Communications Intern

    The Granada: Content creation and social media; marketing and promotion; public relations and communications; administrative support. (Lawrence, Kansas) 7/22

  • Freelance Fellowship

    Investigative Reporters & Editors: The fellowships are awarded for nonfiction project proposals which demonstrate impact, breadth and significance. Proposals for books, documentaries, cable series and other long-form projects are eligible. 7/22

  • Marketing Intern

    Ms. Wheelchair Kansas: Assist with program marketing, communications and PR efforts for the organization, the annual event, and any fundraisers, including graphic design, reaching out to media outlets, etc. (remote) 5/27

  • Marketing Intern

    Kansas Athletics: Please complete the form if you would like to apply for an internship position with the Kansas Athletics Marketing Department for the 2025-26 season. (Lawrence, Kansas) 10/28

  • Communications & Marketing Intern

    FIFA World Cup: Assist in writing and editing press releases, blog posts, email campaigns, website updates, social media content, and internal communications; media Relations: Support media outreach efforts, prepare briefing materials for interviews, help coordinate logistics for press events, and assist with on-site support. (Kansas City) 4/7

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