NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO NEWSROOM ANCHOR INTERNSHIP

Description

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. 

Applicants should have on-air experience. They will be in front of the camera, conducting both live and recorded interviews, reporting on events happening throughout the convention, and engaging with a co-anchor and the audience at home. Newsroom anchors are expected to host the show throughout the week, write and edit scripts, deliver live and prerecorded news segments, conduct interviews with convention guests and sponsors, and stay up to date on event schedules and key convention happenings to provide relevant coverage. 

A newsroom director and experienced on-air coach will assist the anchors throughout the show and provide pre-convention training. 

Examples of FFA Live! stories from last year’s convention can be viewed here: 

• Past Anchor Recap Experience
• Anchor Interviews With New National Officers
• Blue Room Interviews
• A Firsthand Look at the Future of Sustainability
• Record-Breaking Year for American FFA Degree Recipients
• Empowering Education at National FFA Convention 

The intern’s work is likely to be published in a variety of ways, including through the convention live stream, FFA media partners, FFA.org, @nationalffa social media platforms, local and national media, and the organization’s national magazine, FFA New Horizons. Interns will leave the experience with a strong portfolio of work. 

Desired skills include professionalism, comfort and experience in front of a camera and the ability to write scripts on deadline, draft interview questions and conduct live interviews. While you do not have to be a current or former FFA member, agricultural studies major, or well-versed in agriculture or 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.

To apply, please answer the following questions and provide a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of your work. 

Application Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026. However, please note that applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis, and the positions may fill before May 1.