NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO NEWSROOM VIDEO EDITOR INTERNSHIP
Society of Professional Journalists, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Job Overview
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 internship may be eligible for college credit. Please consult with your school’s advisor.
Responsibilities Your job will be to 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.
The editor intern is expected to work on stories as assigned each day.
Examples of newsroom journalist stories from last year’s national convention can be viewed here:
Behind the Scenes With Student Reporters
Putting Passion Into Action With Meals on Wheels
The 2024 American Star Winners are SAE Superstars
Student Engagement and Travel Assistant Grants Remove Barriers
Career Demonstration Explores Unexpected Opportunities
Benefits 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.
Qualifications Desired skills include professionalism and at least two years of experience shooting video on DSLR cameras. Experience with Panasonic GH6/7 is a bonus. 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.
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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 internship may be eligible for college credit. Please consult with your school’s advisor.
Responsibilities Your job will be to 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.
The editor intern is expected to work on stories as assigned each day.
Examples of newsroom journalist stories from last year’s national convention can be viewed here:
Behind the Scenes With Student Reporters
Putting Passion Into Action With Meals on Wheels
The 2024 American Star Winners are SAE Superstars
Student Engagement and Travel Assistant Grants Remove Barriers
Career Demonstration Explores Unexpected Opportunities
Benefits 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.
Qualifications Desired skills include professionalism and at least two years of experience shooting video on DSLR cameras. Experience with Panasonic GH6/7 is a bonus. 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.
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