Responsibilities

• work with media and FFA staff to tell member stories in meaningful and impactful ways through local pitches and news releases
• work with local and national media to set up interviews with members and staff
• assist with creating and reviewing media alerts and news releases and work with the media to determine what they need for potential stories
• support media on-site for interviews, capture pictures or video for digital press kits, and shoot behind-the-scenes assets with a mobile device
• 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
• assist with media events by coordinating media needs

Requirements

• college students or recent college graduates pursuing degrees in journalism, agricultural communications, public relations, telecommunications, or a closely related field
• Interns must be able to navigate the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium to conduct interviews and create content
• arrive in Indianapolis on Monday, Oct. 19, and work a minimum eight-hour shift daily from Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 24
• This internship may be eligible for college credit. Please consult with your school’s advisor.

Preferred

• Prior experience and knowledge of the industry or organization is a bonus.
• 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.

Benefits

• Travel expenses, including airfare and hotel
• All meals provided from Monday upon arrival to Saturday
• $500 project stipend
• internship may be eligible for college credit. Please consult with your school’s advisor.