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We work with many employers who are looking to hire J-School students, and we post their opportunities here. Employers can list internship and job openings on our website free of charge. 

JOBS

  • Account Manager

    Signal Theory: Build, maintain and grow positive relationships with clients by serving as the client’s primary contact. Lead communications with the client and team in an efficient, effective and collaborative manner. 9/13

  • Enterprise Tech Writer

    Tech Crunch: We’re looking for reporters who generate original scoops and find stories in a wide range of enterprise tech fields including but not limited to SaaS, cloud computing, developer tools and platforms, back-end infrastructure, datacenter hardware and operations, business software, and more. (Remote) 9/13

  • Creative Director:

    Mariner: This role requires a combination of artistic talent, strategic thinking, and strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a team of creative professionals. (Hybrid, Overland Park) 9/13

  • Activation Strategist

    True Media: This role requires a strong understanding of performance media channels, including Paid Search, Video, Display, Ecomm, Paid Social, SEO, and emerging platforms. 9/13

  • Agency Strategist

    MBB: Uncover data and insights that are core to the consumer; write clear creative briefs and facilitate brainstorms and working sessions among key stakeholders to develop effective solutions which meet stated goals and objectives. (Kansas City) 9/13

  • Client Success Manager

    Go Local Interactive: Manage and provide strategic oversight to assigned desk of clients; monitor short-term and long-term optimizations and development of product performance and client opportunity. (Overland Park, Kansas)

  • Customer Service Temporary

    GCSAA: Focus on data integrity, data entry/processing, customer service, generating reports. (Lawrence, Kansas) 9/11

  • Media Planner

    Disney: Manage all aspects of media campaigns including: budget management, development of media plans, establishing and evaluating KPIs/benchmarks, testing targets, and monitoring and assessing performance across all channels (Broadcast, Radio, OOH, Digital, Programmatic, Social etc.). (Santa Monica, California) 9/10

  • Missouri Rural Health Reporter

    The Beacon: Along with reporting, this journalist would lead our efforts to fully understand the needs of the news organizations that republish Beacon work, and to best understand what questions about public life audiences across the state demand more attention. (Columbia, Missouri) 9/10

  • Account Supervisor, Client Leadership

    Dentsu Creative: Responsible for most day-to-day client contact and the success of internal projects; projects range in scope and are inclusive of: traditional brand and product strategy, creative development, production workstreams, experience strategy and some website experience design deliverables. (New York, New York) 9/10

  • Content Marketing Specialist

    Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Support the strategic development of marketing initiatives, keeping initiatives aligned, contributing to and creating content, distributing content across multiple channels, staying hyper-focused on audience and goals, and monitoring progress toward successful outcomes. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 9/9

  • Marketing Performance Analyst

    MMGY Global: Possess a foundational understanding of data analysis and data visualization; champion monthly client campaign reporting. (Overland Park, Kansas) 9/5

  • Senior Account Executive - Food, Ag & Beverage

    FleishmanHillard: Handle day-to-day logistics for the account team by driving and implementing integrated marketing strategies for a variety of clients in the food and agriculture spaces. (Kansas City) 9/5

  • Communications Specialist

    HNTB: Collaborates with team members to write, develop and implement communications plans that align with the firm’s business goals; develops engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of communications channels including internal, social and web platforms. (Kansas City, Missouri) 9/5

  • Events Coordinator

    KU School of Engineering: Oversee and perform all administrative duties in the planning, implementation and attendance of engineering school and/or alumni events and activities. (Lawrence, Kansas) 9/5

  • Public Relations Strategist

    American Academy of Family Physicians: Serve as the lead and PR subject matter expert for 2 or more areas of the AAFP (e.g., clinical, research, practice advancement, etc.); build and maintain relationships with members of the media who cover your assigned subject area. (Kansas City) 9/5

  • Marketing Coordinator

    The Granada | Bottleneck | Lucia: Develop comprehensive strategies to promote upcoming live music events for multiple venues, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and brand voices. (Lawrence, Kansas) 9/3

  • Multimedia Production Specialist - Student Hourly

    Life Span Institute at KU: Develop video content for social media platforms (Instagram reels and Facebook stories); conduct interviews with selected researchers, staff and students. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/30

  • Research Communications Specialist - Student Hourly

    Life Span Institute at KU: Develop news, blog, and social media content for external and internal audiences. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/30

  • Visual Design Specialist - Student Hourly

    Life Span Institute at KU: Create visually appealing and effective design solutions for a variety of communication materials, including digital media, brochures, flyers and other marketing media. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/30

  • Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator

    KU William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications: Represent School of Journalism and Mass Communications at on-campus recruitment functions such as Junior Days, Admitted Senior Days, Scholar Days, and prospective student visits; along with the School’s Impact Advisor, develop a comprehensive recruitment and communication plan. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/29

  • Assistant or Associate Professor - Sports Media & Society

    KU William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications: Teach courses and developing curriculum in undergraduate and graduate program, in-person and virtually, based upon needs of the School; mentor undergraduate and graduate students. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/29

  • Assistant or Associate Professor - Public Relations

    KU William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications: Teach courses and developing curriculum in undergraduate and graduate program, in-person and virtually, based upon needs of the School; mentor undergraduate and graduate students. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/29

  • Video Production Assistant

    School of Education & Human Sciences: Work with communications/recruitment team to plan and execute video assignments at multiple events, programs, and campus locations. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/29

  • Social Media/Communications Assistant

    School of Education & Human Sciences: Write and brainstorm social media content. Support key social media campaigns. Create on-brand social graphics. Curate social media content. Assist in community management, social media strategy, and reporting. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/29

  • Manager, Employee Communications

    CME Group: Helps to develop internal communications strategies and execute communication activities to advance the company’s business goals and corporate culture, with special emphasis on optimizing our communications channels including the company intranet. (Chicago, Illinois) 8/29

  • Student Communications Assistant

    KU Endowment: Helping the Communications department with multiple functions including marketing communications (email, website and social media content); video editing; and special events such as One Day. One KU. The ideal candidate for this position understands the power of storytelling and the role it plays in connecting the University of Kansas with its supporters. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/29

  • Student Business Analyst

    KU Innovation Park: Researching specific technical, legal, or strategic topics in depth and drafting memoranda and reports for internal and external partners. Assisting with document review and drafting (contracts, letters of intent, partnership agreements, proposals, organizational documents, etc.). (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/28

  • Business Development Specialist

    Capitaliz: Responsible for tasks such as lead generation through outbound calls and emails, LinkedIn research, prospect qualification, and effective communication to drive business growth and client engagement. (Denver, Colorado) 8/28

  • Strategist

    MBB: Uncover data and insights that are core to the consumer; write clear creative briefs and facilitate brainstorms and working sessions among key stakeholders to develop effective solutions which meet stated goals and objectives. (Kansas City) 8/27

  • Training Manager

    Report for America: Develop and implement comprehensive training strategies and programs to support the skills and professional development of corps members. Organize and manage online training sessions, including research, outreach, scheduling, preparation calls, sending reminders, and handling technical logistics. 8/23

  • Associate Marketing Manager - Public Relations

    Hallmark: Responsible for the implementation and execution of public relations efforts. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated background in writing, PR, and media relationship management. (Kansas City) 8/23

  • Communications Specialist

    KU School of Law: Write news releases, features and blog posts on a variety of subjects, including law school programs, student/faculty/staff accomplishments, alumni profiles, etc. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/20

  • Weekend Anchor/Reporter

    KAKE: Must have strong on-air presence; must be able to work with producers to enhance the newscast. (Wichita, Kansas) 8/19

  • Multimedia Journalist

    KAKE: Develop, shoot, write and present stories as assigned for newscasts, specials or special projects. (Wichita, Kansas) 8/19

  • Sports Reporter/Anchor-KCTV

    KCTV5: Enterprising stories that matter to viewers; shooting video, writing scripts, building graphics, and editing video that helps you tell complete and effective stories. (Kansas City) 8/19

  • Marketing/Communications Student Assistant

    School of Public Affairs and Administration: Create and post content for social media, newsletters, and website news stories/blogs; develop and execute marketing communications strategies outlined by the Communications Manager and School’s strategic plans. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/19

  • Paid Social Media Manager

    MMGY Global: Responsible for activation and management of paid social media campaigns across a portfolio of travel accounts. (Overland Park, Kansas; remote) 8/16

  • Senior Account Executive

    FleishmanHillard: Serve as a key point of contact for clients of major global sports and consumer brands; develop, present and execute communications campaigns with a focus on media relations and with an understanding of the integrated marketing function. (New York, New York) 8/15

  • Student Marketing Assistant

    Lied Center: Compiling ticket revenue information and other data for analysis as requested, which includes gathering information from the Lied Center's ticketing system, with training and guidance; help create marketing emails using the Lied Center’s email marketing platform. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/15

  • Hearst Developer Fellowship Program

    Hearst Developer Fellowship Program: Produce journalism that’s centered on data, visuals and interactivity, in collaboration with local data and graphics teams. (San Francisco, California) 4/15

INTERNSHIPS

  • Special Events and Corporate Partnerships Intern

    Special Olympics: Planning and preparing for fundraising events including Special Olympics Minnesota’s Polar Plunges; preparing materials, supplies and equipment for meetings, trainings and events. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 9/13

  • Marketing and Communications Intern

    Icorium Engineering Company: Preparing press releases, blog and social media posts, investor decks, posters and infographics, and all kinds of other media content; Managing, updating, and adding content to our website. (Lawrence, Kansas) 9/6

  • Kansas City Sports Commission and WIN for KC Internship Program

    Kansas City Sports Commission and WIN for KC: Opportunity to network with high-profile individuals and organizations within the Kansas City community and attend a variety of sports related activities and events, providing valuable, hands-on industry experience. (Kansas City) 9/5

  • Los Angeles Times Internship Program

    Los Angeles Times: We place interns throughout the Los Angeles Times: 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, Multiplatform Editing, Photography, Video, Data and Graphics, Design, Audience Engagement and in our Sacramento bureau. (Los Angeles, California) 9/5

  • New York Times Internship Program

    The New York Times: During the 10-week program based out of our headquarters in New York City, you will work closely with our teams and attend speaker sessions with leaders from across the organization. All of our internships are paid. Applications for our Summer 2025 program open on October 18th 2024. (New York, New York) 9/5

  • Boston Globe Summer Newsroom Intern

    Boston Globe: Largest group of interns works in the News department as general assignment reporters. Other intern reporters will be hired for the Express Desk (breaking Metro and Regional news), Business, Sports, and Living/Arts departments. We also have intern positions in the Photography, Video, and Design departments, and on the News copy desk (nights). (Boston, Massachusetts) 9/5

  • Washington Post Summer Intern

    Washington Post: Fully immersive experience specifically designed for interns to thrive in the modern media landscape, they begin working, from day one, in their respective disciplines: reporting, video, audio, audience strategy, data reporting, design, graphics and editing. (Washington, D.C.) 9/5

  • Corporate Communications Summer Intern

    BNSF Railway: Writing company news and feature articles for internal websites and other communication channels; supporting content development for employee mobile apps and social media outlets. (Fort Worth, Texas) 9/5

  • Corporate Communications Intern

    Union Pacific Railroad: Craft compelling narratives for various audiences through content creation, including writing and social media support; first-hand editing and publication experience in corporate and social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, Tableau, Oracle, Adobe Content Management System and various in-house platforms. (Omaha, Nebraska) 9/5

  • Marketing Intern

    Burns & McDonnell: Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, PowerPoint presentation; assist with responses to general questions; participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data. (Kansas City) 9/5

  • Public Relations Intern

    KC Projects Public Relations: Relationship building and networking with colleagues, clients, and the media; working as part of an account team to implement media plans. (Kansas City) 9/5

  • Governor's Office Intern

    Kansas Department of Administration: Support the Constituent Services Director and Coordinators in collecting and documenting all casework inquiries and constituent opinions; assist with proclamation and public signing ceremonies. (Topeka, Kansas) 8/22

  • Communications Intern

    The Chamber of Lawrence, Kansas: Assist in updating The Chamber and EDC websites using Wordpress with relevant news, images, etc.; proofreading any communication pieces. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/19

  • Writing Intern

    Sarah Scoop: hone your writing skills by crafting engaging and informative blog posts on a variety of lifestyle subjects. (Remote) 8/15

  • Strategic Communications and Outreach Intern

    UNHCR: Support staff with outreach, including media relations, digital media, multi-media projects, events, exhibits and campaigns to ensure public awareness and support for refugees and UNHCR’s work. (Washington, D.C.) 8/15

  • Communications and Marketing Intern

    Ms. Wheelchair Kansas: Research and compile potential vendors list; research and apply for potential funding opportunities; assist with new Junior Miss Wheelchair Kansas program development and Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 20-year anniversary plan. (Remote) 8/8

  • Social Media and Analytics Intern

    STATSdraft: Ideate/brainstorm with our team to produce custom content solutions for our various platform; write and develop content and assets based around sports. (Lawrence, Kansas) 8/8

  • Social Media/Publicity Intern

    Pro Football Camp: Social media, video content, publicity and media relations. (Remote through early May) 4/24

  • Production and Graphics Intern

    Pro Football Camp: Capture and then produce hours of interviews and footage from our annual camp that need to be made into videos, e.g. testimonials from coaches, kids & parents. (Remote through May)

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 120
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
1435 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence , Kansas 66045