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JOBS

  • Communications and Writing Assistant

    KU School of Social Welfare: Write feature profile articles and news stories about alumni, students, faculty and staff at the KU School of Social Welfare. Research and interview contacts for articles. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/22

  • News Reporter

    Miami County Republic: Seeking a reporter to join its news team. (Paola, Kansas) 3/22

  • Sports Reporter

    Pittsburg Morning Sun: Cover high school and Pitt State sports, along with the occasional breaking news and feature assignments. (Pittsburg, Kansas) 3/22

  • Weekend Sports Reporter/MMJ

    KSNB-TV: Anchor sportscasts and shoot highlights. And while those are important parts of the job, the greater emphasis will be on telling “people" stories. (Hastings, Nebraska) 3/22

  • Senior Content Writer

    St. Louis Cardinals: Multifaceted journalist who can entertain readers through short- and long-form feature writing and help execute all phases of editorial production for the team's flagship publication, Cardinals Magazine (6 x annually), and annual Cardinals Yearbook. (St. Louis, Missouri) 3/20

  • Growth and Development Reporter

    Idaho Statesman: Focus on housing affordability, the real estate market, major new developments and the issues our community faces because of growth. (Boise, Idaho) 3/20

  • Project Coordinator

    Eagle Communications: Maintain team organization and communication with other employees and external clients. (Great Bend, Kansas) 3/20

  • Social Media Coordinator

    Illinois State University: Managing social media channels and creating content for key publications, such as the alumni magazine, departmental communications pieces, and online platforms. (Normal, Illinois) 3/20

  • DEIB Communications Manager

    University of Kansas Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Develop annual strategic communication plans that support University of Kansas Jayhawks Rising, RISE Framework, DEIB strategic priorities, and leadership needs; provide direct support to DEIB staff to ensure communication strategy, branding, and best-practices. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/20

  • Director of Marketing and Promotions

    PBS Kansas: Planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities. (Wichita, Kansas) 3/16

  • Communications Coordinator

    William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications: Manage the School’s website and social media properties, creating and disseminating news releases and marketing/advertising materials, coordinating special events. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/16

  • News Reporter

    Abilene Reflector-Chronicle: General assignment, feature writing, coverage of local government boards, and copy editing. (Abilene, Kansas) 3/16

  • Marketing Manager

    More Floods: Develop strategies and tactics to brand the More Floods platform and drive qualified traffic to our sales team; promote More Floods’ membership and branding by developing an advertising campaign that educations the restoration industry on the platform. (Kansas City) 3/15

  • Public Relations Specialist

    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Responsible for managing the strategic communications and public relations efforts for Washington National Opera. (Washington, D.C.) 3/15

  • Public Relations Specialist

    Core Creative: Day-to-day contact for assigned client(s) by checking for and responding promptly to all client communications. Serves in a support role to senior staff members on high-profile accounts. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin/hybrid) 3/15

  • Sales Account Executive

    KAKE: Develop new business by developing relationships with local business owners and other influencers. (Wichita, Kansas) 3/13

  • Digital Sales Specialist

    KAKE: Recruiting and assisting new advertisers in using KAKE’s suite of Digital Marketing solutions to promote their businesses and achieve their marketing goals. (Wichita, Kansas) 3/13

  • Multimedia Journalist

    KAKE: Develop, shoot, write and present stories as assigned for newscasts, specials or special projects. (Wichita, Kansas) 3/13

  • Photojournalist

    KAKE: Energetic and motivated news photojournalist to shoot compelling video for fast-paced news broadcasts. (Wichita, Kansas) 3/13

  • Online Community Specialist

    Children's Hospital Association: Serve as the primary owner of the organizational online community system, working across the organization with internal community managers and externally with children’s hospital and health system members. (Lenexa, Kansas/hybrid) 3/13

  • Anchor/Reporter

    KAKE: Able to perform duties on all social platforms, from on-air, Facebook, Twitter, and all other social media platforms; strong communication skills. (Wichita, Kansas) 3/13

  • Community Engagement and Communications Specialist

    City of Lawrence: Ideate, coordinate, and implement community engagement efforts aimed at garnering public input on City projects and activities. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/13

  • Research Copywriter

    Children's Mercy: Responsible for the creative development of the Research Annual Report. This will be done by proposing copy concepts, working with stakeholders in Research Leadership, Research and Sponsored Projects Administration, and researchers within the Children's Mercy Research Institute. (Kansas City) 3/13

  • Digital Ad Specialist

    Bark Media: Execute digital advertising strategies and manage advertising budgets for multiple Bark clients, helping to determine the best strategies to achieve clients’ distinct goals. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/13

  • Web Developer

    Pittsburgh Carnegie Library: Responsible for maintenance of websites and for the development of new web applications. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) 3/9

  • Sports Director-Anchor

    KOAM: Write web stories, craft digital-exclusive content and post and go live on social media. (Joplin, Missouri, and Pittsburg, Kansas) 3/9

  • Evening Anchor

    KOAM: A polished anchor/reporter with an energetic personality, a creative storyteller, social media enthusiast and a drive to win. (Joplin, Missouri, and Pittsburg, Kansas) 3/9

  • Multimedia Journalist

    KOAM: Intensive developmental program designed to provide the essential learning blocks for a successful career in journalism. (Joplin, Missouri, and Pittsburg, Kansas) 3/9

  • Marketing & Communications Analyst

    KU Innovation Park: Assist with marketing and communications efforts including strategic planning, content development, copywriting, and asset creation and management. (3/8)

  • Political Editor

    Sacramento Bee: Editing journalism, from breaking news to enterprise, for all platforms. (Sacramento, California) 3/8

  • Magazine Editor

    Lawrence City Lifestyle: Supervising the magazine’s freelancer’s writers and photographers as well as organizing all editorial content for the monthly publication. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/7

  • Social Media Specialist

    UMB: You will focus on social media channels, manage social media content and creation and respond to customers. You will manage boosting and analytics. (Kansas City) 3/1

  • Marketing Coordinator

    Eagle Radio: Create weekly/monthly marketing campaigns for various product lines; establish and evaluate marketing strategies and plans, including summarizing and analyzing data. (Virtual) 2/27

  • Deputy Director of Communications

    Secretary of State: The Deputy Director for Communications and Policy establishes and maintains relationships with media organizations, drafts and responds to media inquiries and prepares external communications material. As a member of the agency’s policy team, the Deputy Director drafts legislative testimony, speeches and talking points, and monitors legislative activity. This position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, an ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to exercise independent judgment. (Topeka, Kansas) 2/24

  • Marketing Coordinator

    Eagle Radio: Create weekly/monthly marketing campaigns for various product lines. (Virtual) 2/24

  • Chief Marketing Officer

    UMB Bank: Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of enterprise-wide marketing communication strategies that support revenue growth and continued brand recognition. (Kansas City, Missouri) 2/21

  • News Anchor/Reporter

    KCTV: Co-anchor the morning show; be responsible for creating at least once package per week and other duties as assigned. (Kansas City) 2/20

  • News Director

    KCTV: Looking for an exceptional news director—a news director driven by both content and kindness. A leader who is collaborative and engaging, anxious to make a difference in the community and in the newsroom. (Kansas City) 2/20

  • Promotions Manager

    KCTV5: Supervise Creative Services producers – helping with content creation, copywriting, graphic design, and advanced production; Create and develop advertising campaigns for news, sales and community-based programs. (Kansas City) 2/20

  • Associate Client Partner

    Spotlight Analyst Relations: Supporting a team of Client Partners and Client Executives, streamlining the operations and tasks required for a successful Analyst Relations program. (Kansas City) 2/20

  • Photojournalist

    KAKE: Shoot compelling video for fast-paced news broadcasts. (Wichita, Kansas) 2/20

  • Multimedia Journalist

    KAKE: Develop, shoot, write and present stories as assigned for newscasts, specials or special projects. (Wichita, Kansas) 2/20

  • Producer

    WJTV: Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms. (Jackson, Mississippi) 2/17

  • Technical Media Production Assistant

    KOLN: Interactive, live News, Weather and Sports Production position, with hands-on control of the video, audio and graphic elements. (Lincoln, Nebraska) 2/17

  • News Anchor/Producer

    KCEC Univision Colorado: Responsible for day-to-day production of newscasts. (Denver, Colorado) 2/16

  • Digital Producer/Assignment Editor

    KCTV5: Spend part of your time running the assignment desk, dispatching crews and calling on potential stories. The other portion of your time, you will be writing web stories and positing on our social media platforms. (Kansas City) 2/16

  • Executive Director

    Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce:Responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic plan and annual budget. The Executive Director will be responsible for coordinating and recruiting membership as well as planning and promoting events and functions. (Baldwin City, Kansas) 2/13

  • Communications and Recognition Program Writer

    Kansas State Department of Education: Assists the Communications director with all communication needs of the agency including but not limited to: developing news releases, articles, newsletters, speeches, program marketing plans, brochure copy, fact sheets, website content and strategic communication plans. (Topeka, Kansas) 2/10

  • Director of Communications

    REACH Foundation: Develops and executes communications strategies utilizing diverse communications approaches and platforms to strengthen the REACH identity and showcase the community impact of our community investments. (Overland Park, Kansas) 2/9

  • Energy and Environment Reporter

    The Bismarck Tribune: The beat is ripe for interesting stories about how people and communities are being affected as the nation transitions to new sources of energy, including tribal communities. North Dakota is home to five federally recognized tribes. (Bismarck, North Dakota) 2/9

  • Brand Ambassador

    KCWE: Set up KCWE booth or tent and interact with attendees at events; represent KCWE in a paid volunteer capacity supporting our nonprofit community partners. (Kansas City) 2/8

  • Digital Communications Coordinator

    Westside Family Church: Leverage social media to reinforce Westside's mission, values and initiatives; create, implement and analyze digital marketing campaigns. (Lenexa, Kansas) 2/8

  • Sales Account Executive

    KAKE-TV: Develop new business by developing relationships with local business owners and other influencers. (Wichita, Kansas) 2/6

  • Digital Comms Specialist

    Johnson County, Kansas: Ensure the Johnson County website is accessible, maintained, organized and updated based on data-informed decisions. This position will work closely with a team of communications and web professionals to address web content and standards. (Olathe, Kansas) 2/2

  • Assistant Communications Director

    University of Kansas Athletics: Serve as the primary media relations contact for the Kansas Volleyball and Track & Field programs. (Lawrence, Kansas) 2/1

  • Communications Manager

    Abnormal: Manage the day-to-day interactions with multiple PR agencies across our three key regions, with a focus on delivering customer stories in platinum publications. (Remote) 2/3

  • Broadcast Engineer

    KOLN/KSNB: Participate in all engineering aspects of the technical facility. (Hastings, Nebraska) 2/1

  • Football Video Operations Assistant

    University of Kansas: Assisting the Football Video staff with filming and editing games, practices, and other related events or tasks. (Lawrence, Kansas) 2/1

  • Fundraising and Public Relations Consultant

    Northeast Kansas Library System: Consulting with member libraries on fundraising programs, capital campaigns, case statements, and Friends of the Library organizations; as well as consulting on public relations and advocacy, including effective storytelling and developing positive community relationships. 1/31

  • Communications Coordinator

    Department for Children and Families: Develop, coordinate and implement public awareness and internal comm campaigns as part of a dynamic creative, digital, and communications team. (Topeka, Kansas) 1/31

  • Communications Relations Analyst

    Calpine: Research, data collection, and analysis; Review literature, conduct secondary research and synthesize findings into concise and well written summaries. (Houston, Texas) 1/30

  • Director of Marketing & Communications

    Art Bridges Foundation: Leads development and implements Art Bridges’ Marketing & Communications plan and ensures adherence to the goals and brand outlined therein. (Bentonville, Arkansas) 1/30

  • Associate Client Partner

    Spotlight: Support a team of client partners and client executives, streamlining the operations and tasks required for a successful analyst relations program. (Kansas City, Missouri) 1/27

  • Communications Coordinator

    University of Kansas Libraries: Plan, write and edit feature stories and promotional content for a range of communications channels and contribute to managing social media, among other duties. (Lawrence, Kansas) 1/25

  • News Anchor/Producer

    KCEC Univision: Responsible for day-to-day production of newscasts. (Denver, Colorado) 1/25

  • Social Media Manager

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Guide and measure social media strategies that drive engagement and participation via the museum’s various social channels, with emphasis on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (Los Angeles, California) 1/25

  • Social Media Manager

    Bard College: Responsible for crafting and leading digital strategy for both the Open Society University Network (OSUN) and the Bard College Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). (New York) 1/25

  • Director, Digital Marketing

    PACSUN: Develops and executes digital marketing strategy across all digital media channels from concept to launch. (Anaheim, California) 1/25

  • Social Media Manager

    Parade: Lead an always-on Social Media strategy: establish viral and engagement driven growth tactics and content streams for Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Oversee monthly content streams, community management and growth and engagement goals. (New York City, New York) 1/25

  • Digital Marketing Manager

    S'well: Build, execute, monitor and optimize planned calendar campaigns and automated customer journey campaigns across various channels. (New York City, New York/remote) 1/25

  • Social Media Strategist

    Bernstein-Rein Advertising: Develops social media strategy alongside content strategy, collaborates with core agency/client team(s), and is the lead on optimizing current social media products and services as well as developing new ones that integrate seamlessly and amplify across all client’s needs. (Kansas City) 1/24

  • Art Director

    Bernstein-Rein: Skills to execute meticulously on any brand, category, or channel. (Kansas City) 1/24

  • Social Media Manager

    SOMOS Foods: Schedule/post content across our social platforms (TikTok, YouTube/YT Shorts, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.) in correspondence to the content calendar (New York City, New York) 1/24

  • Social Media/Community Manager

    JackThreads: Develop and implement a social media strategy to drive education, awareness, audience engagement, and revenue for JackThreads. (Remote) 1/24

  • Media and Communications Manager

    Kismet: Shooting and editing photos, videos and reels, including images/video of menus items, the teams and spaces, and uploading to their appropriate home(s). (Los Angeles, California) 1/24

  • Media Relations and Communications Specialist

    Lawrence Public Library: Assist in developing and preparing written communications in a variety of formats appropriate to target audiences including, but not limited to, brochures, direct email and bi-monthly e-newsletters, surveys, webpage content, annual impact report, and ad and web copy. (Lawrence, Kansas) 1/24

INTERNSHIPS

  • Client Engagement Intern

    VMLY&R: Learn how to better understand and address business and campaign needs, solve problems, and build strong professional relationships with clients. (Kansas City) 3/20

  • Copywriter Intern

    VMLY&R: Creating actual work alongside some of the best creative minds in the business for some of the best brands in the world. (New York, New York) 3/20

  • Public Relations Intern

    VMYL&R: Helping create integrated activation plans for clients; conducting research to create messaging strategies. (Kansas City, Missouri) 3/20

  • Client Engagement Intern

    VMLY&R: Learn how to better understand and address business and campaign needs, solve problems, and build strong professional relationships with clients. Help coordinate the execution of campaigns and projects and provide general support to the client engagement team. (Kansas City, Missouri) 3/16

  • Summer Reporter Intern

    Lawrence Times: Our ideal candidate wants to do a mix of coverage, from community events to in-depth digging and accountability reporting — to sink your teeth in, and find out what’s really going on in your town. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/13

  • News Intern

    Lincoln Journal Star: Open to talented, web-savvy writers interested in working closely with the online desk and public safety reporters. (Lincoln, Nebraska) 3/13

  • Marketing & Engagement 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, including Future Stages Festival. (Kansas City) 3/13

  • Sales and Events Intern

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Collaborate with the Senior Director of Sales, Event Operations Manager and Event Coordinator as well as entire facility team on special events; Assist in responding to event inquires. (Kansas City) 3/13

  • Facilities Management Intern

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Assist with facility operations; coordinate and help plan facility operations for annual Future Stages Festival. (Kansas City) 3/13

  • Summer Intern

    MMGY Global: Positions available in account management, media, marketing technology, social, creative and strategic planning. (Kansas City) 3/13

  • Marketing Intern

    Kansas City Area Development Council: Content development for a variety of KCADC’s brands across TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook; monthly tracking and analysis of social media metrics. (Kansas City) 3/13

  • Partnership Activation Intern

    KC Current: Manage and execute game day activations during all KC Current home games with fellow interns as a team. (Kansas City) 3/9

  • Reporter Intern

    Kansas Reflector: Write articles on topics determined in consultation with the editor in chief, and will end the internship with a portfolio of published news articles. The intern will also assist Kansas Reflector journalists with photography, data analysis and visual content for the outlet. (Topeka, Kansas) 3/9

  • Comms and Marketing Intern

    Dole Institute: Supports marketing efforts for Dole Institute programs and archive, including designing print and digital promotional materials. (Lawrence, Kansas) 3/7

  • Proof Positioning Intern

    Proof Positioning: Analyze the meaning in a given sentence and categorize it into themes; strong written and verbal communication skills. (Overland Park, Kansas) 3/7

  • Promotions Assistant Intern

    KOAM: Help promotions department with day-to-day operations and attend special events. (Joplin, Missouri) 3/7

  • Digital Content Producer

    KOAM: Learn about social media strategy and writing news articles. (Joplin, Missouri) 3/6

  • Sports Journalism Intern

    KOAM: Experience shooting, editing and writing scripts for highlights and interviews. (Joplin, Missouri) 3/6

  • News Content Producer Intern

    KOAM News: KOAM will teach the right candidate news judgment, urgent writing and showcasing skills. (Joplin, Missouri) 3/6

  • Multimedia Journalist

    KOAM: Focused on reporting skills, shooting, and editing video, writing scripts. (Joplin, Missouri) 3/6

  • Tourney & Operations Interns

    Outlyr: Positions available at multiple locations for food festival, marketing and special events. (multiple locations) 2/27

  • News Internship

    Fox4: Possess strong communication skill; flexible in learning a variety of assignments and tasks; a collaborative worker with a willingness to learn. (Kansas City) 2/20

  • Communications Intern

    Indianapolis Colts: Compile and distribute various media resources to team personnel; develop and update player bios. (Indianapolis, Indiana) 2/20

  • Event Intern

    Outlyr: Organized individuals with a passion for event management and the food & beverage industry to join the Outlyr Internship Program, supporting the preparation + execution of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, BITE NW Arkansas Food Festival, and ancillary community. (Rogers, Arkansas) 2/9

  • Graphic Design Intern

    Bernstein-Rein: To transform any visual medium to create stories through images, iconography, photography and typography that inform, inspire and motivate a consumer to be drawn in to a brand and act. (Kansas City) 2/2

  • Project Management Intern

    Bernstein-Rein: To ensure delivery of every project is delivered on-time, within budget, as well as scope, and with high level of quality. (Kansas City) 2/2

  • Media Planning Intern

    Bernstein-Rein: To identify the best mix of media channels to deliver the right message at the right time to a client’s target audience. (Kansas City) 2/2

  • Social Media Intern

    Bernstein-Rein: To enhance and amplify the voice of the brand across relevant digital platforms that will serve to increase brand loyalty and improve brand perception. (Kansas City) 2/2

  • Temporary Account Executive

    Tom Murphy Fellowship/Temporary Account Executive: Support Octagon's Digital Strategy initiatives, which may include media planning and amplification, social content strategy, influencer marketing, and valuation, tracking, and measurement assignments. (Remote) 1/31

  • Marketing/Design Intern

    Pioneer Music Company: Create and design product line sheets; perform market analysis and research; design and present new social media campaigns. (Lenexa, Kansas) 1/30

  • National Geographic Intern

    National Geographic Society: Our internship program seeks to inspire, educate and build lasting connections through regular events with some of the National Geographic Society's staff, explorers, educators and storytellers. (1/30)

  • Public Transportation Intern

    Lawrence Transit: Assist staff with a variety of duties that will involve graphic design, GIS mapping work, conducting public outreach, recording and drafting official meeting notes. (Lawrence, Kansas) 1/30

  • Intern - Content

    Louisville Courier Journal: Fellows will work with breaking news, features, editorial and enterprise content teams to report stories in a fast-paced news environment. That may include reporting, writing, editing, shooting photos and videos and online production. (Louisville, Kentucky) 1/25

  • Summer Sports Interns

    Wichita Sports Commission: Positions in sales and sponsorship; marketing and promotions; and social media and content; multimedia/video production; and operations. (Wichita, Kansas) 1/24

  • Marketing Intern

    TLC Marketing Consultants: Assist in the areas of social media, digital media and traditional media platforms. (Kansas City) 1/19

List a Job or Internship Opening

Please send a brief job description, including a contact person's name, to Steve Rottinghaus, career and outreach coordinator.
Stauffer-Flint Hall, Room 117D
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
1435 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence , Kansas 66045