Athletics Communications Post Grad Intern

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletics Communications Post Grad Intern. This position is a temporary, full-time, benefit-eligible position for up to 24 months.

This position is responsible for the daily program management for the men’s and women’s cross country/track and field, women’s tennis and rowing teams. This includes but is not limited to: creating press releases and feature stories, maintaining statistical records to include media guides, game programs and post-season brochures and promoting assigned sports programs.

Other duties include maintaining http://www.kstatesports.com website for assigned sports, including but not limited to writing and posting stories/articles, updating game stats and posting schedule results; serving as a secondary contact for men’s basketball as well as duties with football, women’s basketball and other K-State Athletics teams; and other projects assigned by full-time staff.

About Us

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit https://careers.k-state.edu//jobs/search

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletics Communications Post Grad Intern. This position is a temporary, full-time, benefit-eligible position for up to 24 months.

This position is responsible for the daily program management for the men’s and women’s cross country/track and field, women’s tennis and rowing teams. This includes but is not limited to: creating press releases and feature stories, maintaining statistical records to include media guides, game programs and post-season brochures and promoting assigned sports programs.

Other duties include maintaining http://www.kstatesports.com website for assigned sports, including but not limited to writing and posting stories/articles, updating game stats and posting schedule results; serving as a secondary contact for men’s basketball as well as duties with football, women’s basketball and other K-State Athletics teams; and other projects assigned by full-time staff.

About Us

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit https://careers.k-state.edu//jobs/search

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field by hire date.
• Outstanding communications skills and strong writing ability.
• Experience with desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and individually.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to publicity and promotional efforts.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to a two-year position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years' experience working in an intercollegiate athletics communication office
• Working knowledge of Genius Sports/Stat Crew statistical software
• Knowledge of Big 12 rules and regulations pertaining to publicity and promotional efforts

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents: 

1. Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position
2. Resume with three professional references with contact information (name, title, phone number and email address)

Application Window

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$12.50 per hour

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• Competitive retirement plan
• Earned vacation and sick leave plans
• Parental leave plan
• Term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2...

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