Missouri Farm Bureau

Public Affairs Intern

May 2026 - August 2026

40 hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are representative of those required for this position. All of the duties may not be required, and additional duties may be assigned.

• Assists with the preparation of news releases, magazine and social media articles, PowerPoints, and a variety of audio and video productions.
• Participates in a variety of special projects.
• Assists with pitching story content to media.
• Assists with monetizing and tracking earned media and social media.
• Builds a portfolio with various articles and publications written during the internship experience.
• Attends and represents Missouri Farm Bureau at meetings and events that may involve day travel and limited overnight travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Student pursuing a degree in any one or combination of the following areas: Agriculture, English, Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations. Minimum of one year of college courses completed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Student must have completed at least one year of college and be enrolled in college credits during the semester in which the internship occurs or be enrolled in college credit hours during the following Fall semester.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs preferred but not required.