Employment
Kansas Public Radio Development Intern Job number: 3128BR
Kansas Public Radio, a public radio station licensed by the University of Kansas, is hiring a student worker to assist with communications and development work. Duties include creating content and helping with KPR e-newsletters, contracts and scripts for corporate sponsors, social media work, mailings, event work and minimal cleaning tasks. Required qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office software, strong attention to detail and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at the University of Kansas. Apply at: employment.ku.edu/jobs/students/kpr-development-intern/31238br
Kansas Public Radio Audio/Tech Intern Job number: 31239BR
Kansas Public Radio (KPR), a public radio station licensed by the University of Kansas, is hiring a student worker to assist with audio and video tech and production. Duties include assisting with set up of audio and video equipment, tests and sound checks, editing audio and video content, documenting recording sessions and helping with sound and video at KPR events. Required qualifications include basic knowledge of audio/video equipment, comfortable with tools and equipment, timely (broadcast work must happen on schedule), strong attention to detail and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at the University of Kansas.
Apply at: employment.ku.edu/jobs/students/kpr-tech-and-production-intern/31239br
Audio-Reader/KPR Administrative Intern Job number: 31237BR
Audio-Reader Network and Kansas Public Radio, two service units offered by the University of Kansas, are hiring an intern to perform basic administrative tasks for both units. Duties include working the Audio-Reader/KPR front desk, running errands, set up and clean up for events and membership drives, organizing and moving audio equipment, light cleaning, data entry, help with mailings, inventory of office products and studio maintenance. Required qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office software, strong attention to detail and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at the University of Kansas.
Apply at: employment.ku.edu/jobs/students/student-admin-assistant/31237br
Audio-Reader Development and Marketing Intern Job number: 31230BR
The Audio-Reader Network, an audio information service for individuals who are blind, visually impaired and print-disabled, is hiring a development and marketing intern to assist with event planning, donor stewardship, content creation and marketing. Duties include writing thank you notes to Audio-Reader supporters, soliciting prizes for fundraising events, content creation for social media and campaigns, assisting with mailings, working the Audio-Reader/KPR front desk and other administrative and development/marketing tasks as assigned. Required qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office software, strong attention to detail, the ability to work at least three shifts per week, and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at the University of Kansas. Apply at: employment.ku.edu/jobs/students/student-hourly-development-and-marketing-intern/31230br
Audio-Reader Outreach/Communications Intern Job number: 31232BR
The Audio-Reader Network, an audio information service for individuals who are blind, visually impaired and print-disabled, is hiring an outreach intern to assist with social media, newsletters, event work, and listener outreach. Duties include developing and implementing a marketing calendar, creating written and video content for social media, creating and editing videos, taking pictures at events, preparing newsletters, writing articles, contacting listeners and compiling listener data, working the front desk and tabling at events. Required qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office software, ability to work at least three shifts per week, strong attention to detail and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at the University of Kansas.
Apply at: employment.ku.edu/jobs/students/communications-intern/31232br
Internships at KPR
In addition to paid student positions, KPR occasionally offers internships to students interested in radio broadcasting for those who want to work on specific projects on a smaller scale than student staff. Our staff values the input and energy that interns bring to KPR. These opportunities are contingent upon staff availability. If you are interested in an internship or volunteer opportunity, contact station director Feloniz Lovato-Winston at fwinston@ku.edu.
EEO Report
http://www.kansaspublicradio.org/public/files/documents/2015eeo.docx
Why Work at KPR?
- Employees of KPR participate in University of Kansas benefits programs.
- KPR is an award-winning public radio station.
- KPR is housed in a new state-of-the-art broadcasting facility.
- KPR stays on the front edge of new developments in radio technology.
- Public radio is an important service to the community.
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KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.