Job and Internship Postings

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JOBS

  • Staff Writer

    KU Alumni: Finds, reports and writes compelling, high-quality stories about the KU ecosystem for print publication (biannually) and online publication (weekly). Topics include human interest, coverage of academics and research, historical interest, coverage of KU news and events, and coverage of KU Alumni news, programs and events. (Lawrence/hybrid) 1/15

  • Communications Manager

    Congressional Country Club: Create, manage, and oversee the Club's communications across digital, print, and media channels, including: weekly newsletter; departmental communications; Daily Habits content; and Quarterly digital lifestyle magazine. (Bethesda, Maryland) 1/14

  • Deputy Opinion Editor

    MediaNews Group: Write editorials and opinion columns focused on regional and statewide issues. Edit local commentary submissions, syndicated op-eds, and staff opinion content. (Oakland, California) 1/14

  • Communications & Outreach Student Hourly

    Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships: Supporting outreach and communication efforts, event planning, and office operations. This position uses a breadth of KU-approved systems to complete work, including but not limited to, Adobe Express and other Adobe products, Emma HQ for newsletter development, Microsoft 365 products, and more. (Lawrence, Kansas) 1/14

  • Digital Content Creator

    Fox4: Create short-form video optimized for social platforms (vertical, square) and digital audiences. Shoot and edit original stories using mobile and desktop tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Suite, Photoshop). (Kansas City) 12/13

  • Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist

    WPPD TV8: Serve as reporter for eightWest – conducting interviews, live remote segments, and on-location shoots as assigned. Contribute original digital content for our website, social media, and CTV platforms. (Grand Rapids, Michigan) 1/13

  • Digital Marketing Manager

    Jefferson's: Play a pivotal role in collaborating on content calendars, creating thumb-stopping content, and finding new ways to connect with our fans online for both brands across all locations. This role will need an experience in content creation, Meta Ads, and creative thinking. (Lawrence, hybrid) 1/13

  • Marketing Communications Manager

    Lockton: Guide the development of comprehensive strategic communications campaigns that align with the Digital Office, including sales enablement, internal awareness initiatives, and successful product launches. Provide recommendations on best practices and emerging trends to maximize impact. (Kansas City) 1/13

  • Marketing Project Coordinator

    Sporting Kansas City: Assist in the coordination of projects and deliverables across departments. Support the execution of tasks within established internal workflows. (Kansas City) 1/13

  • Communications and Marketing Director

    Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library: Formulate and manage communications and marketing goals for the library and manage and coordinate projects that keep our library relevant and vibrant. Oversee the day-to-day operations of Communications & Marketing Department. Schedule and assign department production work. (Topeka, Kansas) 1/13

  • Marketing Coordinator

    Populous: Writing, designing, and preparing materials for successful proposals, qualifications, and interview decks. Drafting, editing, and organizing various market collateral, including proposal content, project sheets, resumes, and interview content to ensure it is comprehensive, competitive, and client-specific. (Kansas City) 1/13

  • Associate Creative Director

    Merge: Develop ideas for how brands and organizations can make a meaningful difference in the industry; judge creative work and provide constructive, actionable feedback. (Kansas City) 1/13

  • Social Influencer and Marketing Strategist

    University of Missouri - Kansas City: Drive the planning and execution of social influencer marketing tactics. Develop and deliver student generated content that is relevant and engaging to capture the attention of prospective and current students. (Kansas City) 1/13

  • Senior Marketing Coordinator

    Hoefer Welker: Manage proposal schedules, deliverables, and coordination across teams; lead proposal kickoff logistics and prepare required summaries for technical staff. (Kansas City) 1/13

  • Marketing Events & Communications Coordinator

    Syringa: Plan, coordinate and execute marketing events and activations (trade shows, community events, customer/employee engagement events, sponsorship activations, etc.). Manage event logistics including venue selection, vendor contracts, setup/breakdown, attendee registration, travel, accommodations, materials and on-site support. (Boise, Idaho) 1/12

  • Account Coordinator

    Smith Kroeger: Gather and assemble background information and analyses as needed by account manager in development of creative and media briefs, client presentations and proposals, etc. Become fluent in clients’ businesses to better anticipate their needs and be a more valuable resource. (Omaha, Nebraska) 1/12

  • Senior Reporter

    Aspen Daily News: Report and write high-impact stories on deadline, with an emphasis on local government, courts and public accountability Develop sources and maintain strong relationships across the community. (Aspen, Colorado) 1/9

  • Local Reporting Network Fellow

    ProPublica: ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network helps produce vital, investigative journalism in communities where such stories would otherwise not be done. Now entering its ninth year, the program will be taking on 15 new partnerships over the course of 2026. (Remote) 1/9

  • Reporter

    The Examination: Conceiving, reporting and writing or otherwise presenting stories about the food industry and its effects on global public health. This will include major investigations as well as regular accountability-focused news stories and contributions to our weekly newsletter. 1/9

  • Account Manager

    Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City: Recruits blood donors and blood donor groups. Schedules new and existing blood drives. Provides publicity and recruitment materials for blood drives. (Kansas City) 1/9

  • Outside Account Executive

    iHeartMedia: As an Account Executive at iHeart, you'll learn the ins and outs of our Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products, identify and develop new business opportunities through in-person meetings with clients and research, consistent daily cold-calling, and cultivate existing business using our full suite of products. (Wichita, Kansas) 1/8

  • Sales Trainee

    Red Bull: The Sales Trainee (ST) is a training role. Upon successful participation in the training program, the ST is eligible to interview for open Account Sales Manager (ASM) roles. (Kansas City) 1/8

  • Sports Reporter/Anchor

    WJTV: Produces and presents sports reports for all platform; ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. (Jackson, Mississippi) 1/7

  • Graphic Design Seasonal Assistant

    Kansas City Chiefs: Design and develop graphics packages for print material (posters, ads, postcards, brochures); produce web graphics, email marketing, ads, and social media posts. (Kansas City) 1/7

  • Social Media Strategist 2

    Garmin: Responsible for creating and executing effective strategies to help build and develop Garmin’s presence on social media while working closely with the Global Social Media Director and creative leadership to define objectives, develop content plans, and drive engagement on Garmin owned social media channels. (Olathe, Kansas) 1/6

  • Social and Influencer Marketing Director

    Vegas Golden Knights: Responsible for defining the innovative social content narrative, social voice, and strategic influencer partnerships that position the Vegas Golden Knights as a cultural and social media trendsetter in sports and entertainment. (Las Vegas, Nevada) 1/5

  • Creative Services Director

    KMBC9/KCWE 29: Create, lead, and execute the brand marketing strategies for KMBC 9, and associated digital platforms, including Very Local. Partner closely with the KCWE Promotions Manager to ensure cohesive, strategic branding and promotion across both stations. (Kansas City) 1/5

  • Master Control Operator

    KMBC-TV: Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast. Maintain on air operation to include running commercials, network and local programming. (Kansas City) 12/23

  • News Anchor/Senior Reporter

    WIBW: Looking for an experienced co-anchor to lead Monday through Friday afternoon and evening newscasts. This person would also be responsible for reporting general news and enterprise stories, and special projects. (Topeka, Kansas) 12/19

  • Digital Content Creator

    KCTV: Develop and pitch digital-first story ideas optimized for short-form and platform-native formats (vertical and square), tailored to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and emerging platforms. (Kansas City) 12/19

  • Social Media Fellow

    Los Angeles Dodgers: Assist the Social Media team in covering the Dodgers on social media for every game of the season. (Los Angeles, California) 12/17

  • Business Manager

    Eagle Media: Train, lead and oversee traffic operations; prepare and submit market financial reports to corporate office as requested. (Manhattan, Kansas) 12/15

  • Community Impact Program Manager

    Columbia Sportswear Company: Lead the execution of Community Impact programs focused on Access to the Outdoors and Conservation, including nonprofit partnerships, cause marketing campaigns, employee giving & volunteering and product donations. (Portland, Oregon) 12/12

  • Influencer Communications Manager

    Playbill: Own day-to-day client communication for assigned campaigns (updates, timelines, deliverables, next steps); gather kickoff inputs and translate objectives into creator-ready briefs (messaging, guidelines, deliverables, FTC, CTA/ticketing). (New York, New York) 12/12

  • Assistant Commissioner/ Director for Public Relations and Creative Communicatio…

    Horizon League: The League is an important part of Indianapolis' vibrant sports scene! This position will lead the public relations strategy for the League focused on local, regional and national media relationships and coverage. This position will provide regular outreach, cultivation, and ideation of League storylines to generate earned media for League and our members. They will execute public relations, promotional and marketing efforts for the Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships. (Indianapolis, Indiana) 12/12

INTERNSHIPS

  • Social Media Intern

    iHeartMedia: Draft and schedule content across social platforms. Assist with summer campaigns and track performance. Research trends and suggest creative ideas. (New York, New York) 1/15

  • Summer Intern

    USA Today Network: Write 2-3 stories per week, including breaking news, features, and event coverage Conduct interviews (in person, by phone, or virtually). Research and gather information from various sources. (Des Moines, Iowa) 1/14

  • Intern - Copywriter

    Garmin: Supporting the creative team by helping generate ideas and write content for integrated advertising campaigns and internal communications. This role offers hands-on experience working on real-world marketing for products across the fitness, outdoor, marine, automotive, and aviation categories. (Olathe, Kansas) 1/14

  • Strategic Communications Intern

    DeBruce Foundation: Assist with social media platforms, including creating content; monitoring accounts, engagement, and analytics. Help develop and implement consistent reporting of analytics. (Remote or hybrid)

  • Marketing and Outreach Intern

    Our Spot KC: Focus on event planning and outreach, content creation, social media and digital engagement, marketing strategy and operations. (Kansas City) 1/12

  • Summer Advertising Intern

    Building Leaders and Creators Internship Program: The national program is led by advertising agencies, and it trains, connects, and provides long-term career support for participants. Interns participate in a shared curriculum, with shared resources and projects, and upon completion of the program become part of a network of peers and industry professionals invested in their success. 1/12

  • Bernstein-Rein Summer Internship

    Bernstein-Rein: Are you passionate about media planning, project management, account service, or art and copy creative direction? Would you like to get a leg up on the competition this summer? If you answered yes, then we want to talk to you! (Kansas City) 1/12

  • All-Star Week Intern

    Major League Baseball: Assist with the selection of operational staff (hiring of attraction managers) by conducting virtual interviews and/or initial screenings. Develop and maintain database and manage and operate the Management System. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) 1/9

  • Summer Advertising Internship

    Walz Tetrick: Positions in creative design, creative copywriter, digital media, account service, project management, etc. (Kansas City) 1/6

  • Kauffman Foundation Intern

    Kauffman Foundation: Positions available in strategic communications, event planning and coordination, Office of the President, policy, research, sponsorships and memberships, and more. (Kansas City) 1/6

  • Sales Intern

    KMBC: A paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals with the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. The Sales Department generates revenue for the stations by utilizing our commercial inventory on both linear TV and Digital platforms to help our advertisers grow their business. (Kansas City) 12/19

  • Productions Intern

    KMBC: You’ll learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind the scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. (Kansas City) 12/19

  • Basketball Analytics Intern

    Los Angeles Sparks: Gain valuable knowledge and experience for establishing a foundation of statistical and database management skills. Hands-on experience with a professional sports team. (Los Angeles, remote) 12/17

  • Media Buying Intern

    Advisors Excel: Communicate with TV and radio stations to gather information for potential new media campaigns. Help maintain behind-the-scenes systems that are integral to the success of our media campaigns. (Topeka, Kansas) 12/17

  • News & Insights Intern

    Realtor.com: Work on real, high-impact projects that contribute to our mission and core business; collaborate across teams, learning from professionals in tech, product, marketing, and more. (Austin, Texas, or New York, New York) 12/15

  • Allbritton Journalism Institute Reporting Fellowship

    Allbritton Journalism Institute: A nonprofit educational organization that trains the political journalists of the future. Every September, AJI welcomes a cohort of early-career reporters to D.C. for a two-year fellowship. (Washington, D.C.) 12/15

  • NYC Summer Intern Housing

    Educational Housing Services: A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides safe, convenient housing services to thousands of students and interns. EHS housing is perfect for in-person or virtual internships. 12/15

  • Scripps Howard Fund and Institute for Nonprofit News Internships

    Scripps Howard Fund and Institute for Nonprofit News: To combat news deserts across the country and provide important journalistic experience for college students and recent graduates, the Scripps Howard Fund is providing interns to nonprofit newsrooms. All of these internships will feature weekly training sessions with fellow interns from across the country, in addition to the excellent one-on-one coaching from newsroom leaders. 12/15

  • Digital Communications Intern

    Kansas Health Institute: Support social media content management; assist in content planning, creation and scheduling across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and X; capture photos and video content to support storytelling. (Topeka, Kansas) 12/12

  • Marketing Intern

    Dallas Sports Commission: Gain experience in event social media as well as the planning, executing, and marketing of sporting events in the Dallas area. Individuals within the program should be prepared to be a key part of the team and to work directly with the Dallas Sports Commission team to ensure a successful event for all partners and attendees. (Dallas, Texas) 12/8

  • Summer Internships

    Kansas City Monarchs: Positions in sales, game and fan engagement, social and digital media, photograph/videography, broadcasting/production, partnerships, stadium operations, hospitality, merchandising. (Kansas City) 12/3

  • Starlight Theatre Bob Rohlf Internship Program

    Starlight Theatre: Positions in community engagement, digital marketing, donor relations, graphic design, multimedia, operations, sales & marketing, special events and technical theatre. (Kansas City) 12/3

  • Marketing and Communications Co-Op

    McKesson: Contribute to the planning and execution of McKesson ideaShare, covering booth logistics, attendee communications, social media marketing, digital advertising, and post-event reporting. (Irving, Texas/hybrid) 11/25

  • Trozzolo Summer Internship Program

    Trozzolo: Positions in account service, public relations, design, copy, social media, media and video. (Kansas City) 11/25

  • Omaha Storm Chasers Internships

    Omaha Storm: Positions in marketing and creative content, baseball operations, stadium operations, field operations, media/communications and client services. (Omaha, Nebraska) 11/24

  • Kansas City Star Spring and Summer Internships

    Kansas City Star: We have one application for multiple internship types. Please identify in your application which type of internship you are most interested in pursuing at The Star. For visual journalist positions: Please include still photography and videography in your submitted work samples. For audience positions: Please include writing or multimedia materials that show your ability to engage with audiences. This may include writing, social campaigns, vertical video, newsletters or other multimedia. (Kansas City) 11/21

  • Athletic Communications and Social Media Intern

    USA Baseball: Create, proof, and edit written content for USA Baseball’s official website, USABaseball.com, including game recaps, feature stories, previews, and press releases. (Cary, North Carolina) 11/20

  • Opinion Editing Intern

    The Washington Post: Our paid interns will help edit op-eds, assist with fact-checking, manage the inbox of op-ed submissions and perform other tasks as needed. (Washington, D.C.) 11/19

  • Summer Internships

    Signal Theory: Positions available in account management, brand strategy, copywriting, design/art direction, public relations, social media and content strategy, project management. (Kansas City and Wichita) 11/19

  • NASCAR Intern

    NASCAR: The paid opportunity offers practical, hands-on experience across a variety of disciplines critical to both the sport and its business operations, providing students with a unique behind-the-scenes look at the motorsports industry. 11/18

  • FOX Sports Spring 2026 Big Ten Network Intern

    Big Ten Network: Work closely with the Digital Content, Digital Partnerships, Streaming and Video Operations teams; support content strategy and social media distribution, video archives, customer relationship management, and digital research. (Chicago, Illinois) 11/17

  • USA Today Summer Internships

    USA Today: Various positions across the country. 11/14

  • Gray Media Sales Intern Spring 2026

    WIBW: Paid interns will build and develop their new business hunting and entry strategy techniques. You’ll also get out into the community with your teammates and managers to meet with business owners and marketing executives. You’ll learn how to build a cohesive marketing solution using the strength of video and the data supporting digital advertising. (Topeka, Kansas) 11/12

  • Gray Media Future Focus Intern Spring 2026

    WIBW: As a paid intern, you will be part of an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning weather team. You will work closely in the studio with each team member to learn technology, practice your presentation, produce news stories (setup, write, edit, and shoot), and learn the ins and outs of how the TV industry and newsroom work. (Topeka, Kansas) 11/12

  • Spring Communications and Marketing Interns

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: The Kauffman Center is dedicated to creating opportunities for young professionals and students to grow their career skills and make lasting connections in the thriving Kansas City arts community. Currently enrolled college students or recently graduated professionals are encouraged to apply for internships. (Kansas City) 10/2

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