Multiple Internships - American Royal

Kansas City, MO • Closes July 1

Job Description - Livestock Intern - Market Week

Reports To: Livestock Manager

The American Royal continues to be a nationally recognized brand of excellence for over a century. The American Royal began in 1899 as the National Hereford Show and has evolved into a comprehensive season of food and agriculture activity with a yearlong impact. Today’s American Royal is the home to a nationally competitive youth livestock show, the world’s largest barbecue competition, a national equine championship, youth and professional rodeos, elementary and secondary education outreach, and a collegiate scholarship program. People travel to the American Royal from every state. BBQ teams come from around the globe.

The American Royal mission, to be the Nation’s leader in food and agriculture education, events, and engagement, is the foundation for the current activities and the driving force for future innovation and growth. With a long-standing history in Kansas City and brand prominence worldwide, the American Royal is poised to significantly increase its relevance and impact in food and agriculture with the development of a new home, a food and agriculture event, education, and entertainment epicenter.

Description

The Livestock Show Event Intern-Market Week will assist the Livestock Event Manager and livestock team, in execution of the 126th American Royal Livestock Show. This unique internship will give a behind the scenes look of putting on a national livestock show. It is requested that interns be present for Week 2 of the Livestock Show.

Dates Desired: October 13th -18th

2025 American Royal Media Intern

Position: American Royal Media Intern

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Dates:

• Livestock Week 1: October 10-12, 2025

• Livestock Week 2: October 15-18, 2025

• Livestock Week 3: October 22-26, 2025

• World Series of Barbecue®: November 7-9, 2025

The American Royal is seeking six talented individuals to assist with media coverage at the 126th American Royal Livestock Show and one talented individual to assist with media coverage during the World’s Series of Barbecue®. We will be selecting two candidates to help with each week of the show and one candidate for the Barbecue. Please include what week/event you would like to be considered for in your cover letter. Travel will not be reimbursed, and the American Royal will be responsible for lodging only. This educational experience pays a $500 stipend.

Eligibility:

• An agriculture degree program is preferred but not required

• Applicants applying for the Livestock Media Internship must be comfortable around livestock

• Applicants should possess excellent communications skills and a strong work ethic

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud a plus

Responsibilities:

• Assist the American Royal Communications team with media coverage

• Create and post social media content on proper channels

• Capture pictures before, during, and after the event

• Highlight important stories that showcase our mission

• Capture video content through contestant interviews, performances, etc.

Learn more and apply here.