January 8 - 10, 2027 | TXC MEMORIAL | SULPHUR, LOUISIANA

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Selected interns will participate in a one-day, in-studio learning experience with the TWILA production team in Baton Rouge Monday December 21, 2026. Students will learn from professional agricultural journalists and media producers while being introduced to skills such as storytelling, interviewing, camera operation, capturing B-roll, on-camera reporting, production, editing, social media content creation, and professional journalism practices.

Interns will then put those skills to work during the TXC Memorial, January 8–10, 2027, where they may interview contestants, capture competition and behind-the-scenes footage, identify compelling stories, and develop original content highlighting the people, traditions, and impact of the western industry.

Each intern will work toward a completed piece of content that can be published by TXC and included in the student’s own portfolio.  Best of all, there is no fee to participate in this program!  

  Applicants must:

• Be 15 years of age or older.
• Be available for the one-day TWILA studio experience in Baton Rouge Monday December 21, 2026.
• Be available to provide a minimum of one full day of on-site coverage at the TXC Memorial in Sulphur, Louisiana, January 8–10. Students competing at TXC may divide their coverage into half-day increments around their competition schedule.
• Provide their own video-capable equipment, such as a smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera.
• Be comfortable interacting with contestants, spectators, event personnel, and members of the western community.
• Have an interest in storytelling and media. Prior journalism or production experience is not required.

Both TXC Memorial competitors and non-competitors are encouraged to apply.

TXC will provide event access necessary to complete assigned coverage, assistance coordinating interviews and story subjects, meals during assigned coverage days, and SD cards for students using compatible cameras. Students will also receive credit and recognition for completed work published through TXC's social media channels. 

Only four internship positions are available.

Applications are NOW OPEN and must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Applicants should be prepared to tell us about their interests and why they would like to participate in the program. You will also be asked to include a brief 30-second video storytelling submission. The 30-second video submission is not expected to be professionally produced and can be on any topic that interests the applicant.