About the job
Job Description

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Athletics Communication Post Graduate Intern, which is a temporary, full-time, benefits-eligible position for up to 24 months. An example of job responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:

Daily program management for the assigned sports, which includes creating press releases, feature stories, maintaining statistical records, including but not limited to media guides, game programs and post-season brochures, promote the assigned sports programs.
Maintain www.kstatesports.com website for assigned sports, which includes but is not limited to writing and posting stories/articles, updating game stats and posting schedule results.
Serve as a secondary contact for men’s basketball as well as duties with football, women’s basketball and other wildcat sports teams.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 QuarkXPress/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

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

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required
• Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position
• Commitment to a two-year position

How To Apply

• Please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:
• Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position
• Resume which must contain three professional references with contact information (name, title, phone number and email address
• Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled

Notes

• Additional Salary Information: $10 per hour (approximately $20,800 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) in the first year; potential to earn $12.50 (approximately $26,000 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) after completion of first year with a successful review. Paid biweekly (26 pay periods). Benefits:
• Medical, dental and vision health plans
• Retirement plan
• Earned leave plan – vacation and sick
• Term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays

Internal Number: 510653