NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO NEWSROOM PR INTERNSHIP

Description

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. 

The FFA Public Relations Intern 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. 

The FFA PR Intern is expected to arrive in Indianapolis on Monday, Oct. 19, and work a minimum eight-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. 

Your job will be to work with the media and FFA staff to tell member stories in meaningful and impactful ways through local pitches and news releases. The FFA PR Intern will work with local and national media to set up interviews with members and staff. As an intern, you will assist with creating and reviewing media alerts and news releases and work with the media to determine what they need for potential stories. You’ll also support media on-site for interviews, capture pictures or video for digital press kits, and shoot behind-the-scenes assets with a mobile device. 

This position will also work closely with the FFA Newsroom Journalist Interns, as award winners will be taken off stage to participate in media interviews and then interviews in the Blue Room. In addition, this role will assist with media events by coordinating media needs. 

Desired skills include professionalism and comfort working with media, from print to broadcast, and  the ability to work on tight deadlines and draft potential talking points for members who will be interviewed. 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. 

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.

 Application Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026.