2026 Rodeo Billings Media Internship

Location: Billings, Montana - MetraPark Fairgrounds
Event Dates: August 10-16, 2026

The internship program will provide qualified college students the opportunity to assist in all aspects of event planning and execution for Rodeo Billings, August 10-16, 2026. Interns are expected to start their internship at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the NILE office. Interns will be released on Sunday, August 16. 

The interns are expected to work during the 2026 Rodeo Billings, as they will serve in vital roles during the event. The schedule includes interns working long hours, including nights and weekends.

General Production Internship:

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide support to Rodeo Billings/NILE Staff in office and on grounds
  • Assist with planning and coordination of Special Events and Sponsor VIP experiences
  • Enact special projects as assigned by NILE/Rodeo Billings Management
  • General administrative duties to support NILE/Rodeo Billings Management
  • Other tasks as assigned to ensure all Rodeo Billings events are executed in an appropriate manner.
  • Work under supervision of NILE/Rodeo Billings Management and Vintage 5 to produce respective rodeos and related events

Media Relations Internship

Responsibilities include:

  • Populate posts and social media correspondence, under the direction of media advisor (Facebook, Instagram, and other accounts)
    • Includes the creation and population of posts remotely, both pre-event and post-event, under the direction of media advisor
    • Featured Events and Special Activities of the Day
  • Coordinate with official rodeo photographer, pictures of high-point rides 
  • Record videos (on your phone) of the winners of each event, each performance, to post on social media, under the direction of media advisor
  • Photograph Rodeo Billings events - outside of arena (please bring your own camera)
  • Post candid photos to Rodeo Billings’s social media sites, under the direction of media advisor
  • Should be familiar with Microsoft & Adobe programs
  • Assist with fulfillment and delivery of media benefits
  • Other tasks as assigned to ensure all Rodeo Billings events are executed in an appropriate manner. These tasks may or may not be directly media related.

To Apply:
Applications must be received by June 30, 2026. Questions should be directed to the NILE Office at 406-256-2498 or shelby@thenile.org