K-State Game Presentation & Promotions, Marketing, Ticketing, and Sales Internships
Join K-State's Game Presentation & Promotions, Marketing, Ticketing, and Sales Teams
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The K-State External unit aims to support the department's goals of generating revenue and delivering the best fan experience in the Big 12 Conference by providing outstanding customer service and interaction as well as enhancing our gameday event atmosphere.
K-State's Athletics is looking for outgoing, passionate and hard-working individuals to serve in various capacities. There are multiple positions within the unit:
- Undergraduate Ticket Office Assistant: applications currently being accepted for the 2026-27 school year
- Undergraduate Game Presentation & Promotions Assistant: applications currently being accepted for the 2026-27 school year
- K-State Promo Crew: applications currently being accepted for the 2026-27 school year
- In-Stadium Gameday Hosts: applications currently being accepted for the 2026-27 school year
Undergraduate Game Presentation & Promotions Assistants
Undergraduate Game Presentation & Promotions Assistants are students who are seeking a career in sports or event planning. Undergraduate Assistants assist the External team in developing, implementing, planning, and executing promotions, theme nights, and events for K-State sports programs, with an emphasis on increasing revenue and maximizing K-State’s home game atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for in-game promotions associated with assigned home athletic events, to include but not limited to: the production of run of show timelines and public-address scripts, organization of in-venue music and time-out coordination with band, cheer and dance, as well as activation of sponsorships.
- Assist the External team with game day execution for all home football and men’s and women’s basketball games as well as assigned home events.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase and maintain high levels of student involvement.
- Provide support with in-game management duties at all K-State home events including direct oversight of game presentation activities (i.e. Willie’s Fun Zone activations, national anthem performances, first pitch honorees, game entertainment, etc.).
- Participate in organizational, planning and other staff meetings while assisting with other daily assignments as administered by the staff.
Qualifications:
- Must be an active full-time undergraduate K-State student, open to all academic majors.
- Must have at least one-year experience interning or working in collegiate athletics marketing or a related field.
- Must be able to commit 10-15 hours a week in the office and work all K-State home football games plus assigned home games for other sports (~50 events) including several hours prior to start time, includes weekends and evenings.
- Must have a basic knowledge of and experience with Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must embody a strong work ethic, have a desire to work in collegiate athletics, and have strong written and oral communication skills.
This is a year-long, paid position beginning June and ending May. Interns will be paid an hourly rate of $10.50 per hour. Office hours are required during the summer months. Selected candidates will be expected to start June 1st. Questions regarding this position can be directed to promotions@kstatesports.com. Click here to apply now.
K-State Promo Crew
The K-State Promo Crew is comprised of students who are excited to share their passion for the K-State Wildcats with current and future K-State fans. Promo Crew members represent K-State Athletics and its partners as brand ambassadors at various events and home games throughout the year. The most important part of the Promo Crew’s job is to promote the K-State Wildcats and help create a memorable home game atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Game Presentation & Promotions team with game day promotions execution for all home football games as well as assigned home events for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, and baseball.
- Engage with fans in a professional and positive manner.
- Assist in promotions and game entertainment tasks on game day including installation set-up, operation and teardown of all Game Presentation & Promotions elements at scheduled events (i.e. Willie’s Fun Zone activations, Junior Wildcats Club events, theme day promotions, etc.).
- Distribute giveaways items, facilitate on-site promotions, interact with fans, process and handle data collection at scheduled events.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase and maintain high levels of student involvement.
- Participate in organizational, planning and other staff meetings while assisting with other assignments as administered by the staff.
Qualifications:
- Must be an active full-time undergraduate K-State student, open to all academic majors.
- Must be able to commit to work all K-State home football games plus assigned home games for all other K-State sports (~40 events) including several hours prior to start time, includes weekends and evenings.
- Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds or with one-on-one conversations and have a charismatic and outgoing personality.
- Must embody a strong work ethic and have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must have a passion to help the department provide the best home atmosphere in the Big 12.
This is a ten-month, paid internship beginning August and ending May. Interns will be paid an hourly rate of $10.50 per hour. Internships may be available for course credit if approved by K-State Athletics. Work hours will be flexible around class times and other work hours. Promo Crew members annually use this experience to gain future jobs in sports and get a behind-the-scenes look at a model intercollegiate athletic department. Questions regarding this position can be directed to promotions@kstatesports.com. Click here to apply now.
K-State In-Stadium Gameday Host
In-Stadium Gameday Hosts serve as on-camera personalities for K-State home games and execute on-field and in-crowd promotions in a fun, creative, and innovative way that provides the ultimate in-game experience for all fans. Hosts will serve as a complement to the public address announcer, handling promotional segments in the stands and on the field/court while interacting with fans.
Responsibilities:
- Execute on-field/court and in-crowd promotions, both sponsored and un-sponsored, as set forth by Game Presentation & Promotions staff and in the run of show script.
- Attend game day meetings and rehearsals prior to home games, as needed.
- Work with Game Presentation & Promotions team to create fun, energetic and original scripts which can add additional revenue and content to the team.
- Bring on-going creativity to the role by constantly searching for ways to reinvent themselves while staying within the framework of their character.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Game Presentation & Promotions staff.
Qualifications:
- Must be an active full-time undergraduate K-State student, open to all academic majors.
- Must be able to demonstrate a strong on-camera presence, highlighting poise, professionalism, likeability, approachability, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Must possess the ability to perform in front of large audiences, comprehend scripts and adapt quickly to changes.
- Must be able to take direction along with constructive criticism from Fan Experience staff and produce positive energy using both voice and body language.
- Must have flexible hours and be available to work assigned K-State home games.
- Must abide by all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and K-State Athletics Inc. rules and procedures – this includes all social media platforms
- Must have a passion to help the department provide the best fan experience in the Big 12.
Hosts will be paid an hourly rate of $10.50 per hour. Work hours will be flexible around class times and other work hours. Candidates must submit a sample of work video and may be asked to participate in an in-person audition. Questions regarding this position can be directed to promotions@kstatesports.com. Click here to apply now.
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