NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO NEWSROOM VIDEO EDITOR INTERNSHIP

National FFA Organization•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The National FFA Organization is seeking college students or recent college graduates pursuing degrees in media and production, agricultural communications, 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. 19-24, 2026, in Indianapolis. The FFA Newsroom Video Editor Intern will gain inside access to one of the largest conventions in the country; experience a fast-paced working newsroom; receive edit coaching from professional editors and have the opportunity to build their portfolio with news and social stories distributed to a potential audience of more than a million people, including the organization’s 1,027,273+ members. This intern is expected to arrive in Indianapolis on Monday, Oct. 19 and work a minimum 10-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

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 student members in their growth.
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

While you do not have to be a current or former FFA member, agricultural studies major, or well-versed in agriculture or National FFA, prior experience and knowledge of the industry or organization is a bonus.
Desired skills include professionalism and at least two years of experience shooting video on DSLR cameras.
Experience with Panasonic GH6/7 is a bonus.

Responsibilities

work with the newsroom journalists to edit newsroom stories that will play on the FFA Live! streaming broadcast and the organization’s website and social media channels
work on stories as assigned each day