NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO NEWSROOM ANCHOR INTERNSHIP

National FFA Organization•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The National FFA Organization is seeking college students or recent college graduates pursuing degrees in broadcast journalism, telecommunications, agricultural communications, or a closely related field to share with the world the stories coming out of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, which runs from Oct. 21-24, 2026, in Indianapolis. FFA Newsroom Anchor Interns will gain inside access to one of the largest conventions in the country; experience a fast-paced working newsroom; receive coaching from experts with backgrounds as on-air TV journalists and anchors, radio broadcasters, newspaper and magazine editors, and PR professionals. Interns will receive personalized coaching to sharpen their on-camera delivery and build a standout portfolio with live anchoring experience broadcast to a potential audience of over one million, including the organization’s 1,027,000+ members. Interns are expected to arrive in Indianapolis on Monday, Oct. 19, and work a minimum 8-hour shift daily from Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 24. The National FFA will cover travel expenses, including airfare and hotel, provide all meals from Monday upon arrival to Saturday, and offer a project stipend. This internship may be eligible for college credit. Please consult with your school’s advisor Requirements More than 70,000 National FFA members, advisors, and supporters from across the nation will convene in Indianapolis for the organization’s premier event of the year, the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo. Members come to compete, find personal and career inspiration, meet fellow members from across the country, and grow as leaders. Advisors, alumni, and corporate partners come to support the members in their growth. Your job will be to tell their stories in meaningful and impactful ways at the news desk and conduct interviews on FFA Live!, the convention’s streaming broadcast.

Requirements

Applicants should have on-air experience
Professionalism
Comfort and experience in front of a camera and the ability to write scripts on deadline, draft interview questions and conduct live interviews
Interns must be able to navigate the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium to conduct interviews and create content, which may involve extended periods of walking, standing, and carrying equipment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience and knowledge of the industry or organization is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Conduct both live and recorded interviews
Report on events happening throughout the convention
Engage with a co-anchor and the audience at home
Host the show throughout the week
Write and edit scripts
Deliver live and prerecorded news segments
Conduct interviews with convention guests and sponsors
Stay up to date on event schedules and key convention happenings to provide relevant coverage