NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO NEWSROOM JOURNALIST INTERNSHIP
About The Position
The National FFA Organization is seeking college students or recent college graduates pursuing degrees in journalism, agricultural communications, public relations, telecommunications, 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 Journalist Interns will gain inside access to one of the largest conventions in the country; experience a fast-paced working newsroom; receive communications coaching from experts with backgrounds as on-air TV journalists and anchors, radio broadcasters, newspaper and magazine editors, and PR professionals; and have the opportunity to build their portfolio with news stories distributed to a potential audience of more than a million people, including the organization’s 1,027,273+ 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 $500 project stipend. This internship may be eligible for college credit. Please consult with your school’s advisor.
Requirements
- Professionalism and comfort in front of a camera
- Ability to find and write stories on deadline
- Competency drafting interview questions and conducting live interviews
- 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
- Answer the following questions and provide a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of your work
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience and knowledge of the industry or organization is a bonus
Responsibilities
- Tell stories in meaningful and impactful ways through produced video news segments and digital stories
- Conduct live and recorded interviews
- Gather firsthand accounts of events
- Organize the material into a cohesive and interesting story
- Package the story for video streaming and web stories
- Conceptualize and create one feature story per day, formatted for TV broadcast and for online publication
- Find organic stories that are important to the convention experience and lives of our members
Benefits
- The National FFA will cover travel expenses, including airfare and hotel
- Provide all meals from Monday upon arrival to Saturday
- Offer a $500 project stipend
- This internship may be eligible for college credit
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
