A practicing journalist or journalism student? Experienced in writing publications or running social media accounts? An expert in all things media, from visuals to editing and beyond?

*Political Correspondents, News Anchors, employees of media outlets, or professionals with experience in Journalism, Photography, Marketing, or English preferred but NOT required.

Media Evaluator: Help us ensure that students have a quality experience by evaluating a portfolio of journalism material and providing feedback based on organization, use of visuals, effective storytelling and more! Serve as mentor and guide students as they complete 2 media assignment due during the conference.

• You may also be asked to help monitor the delegates as they complete their assignments. as they will likely be moving all across our locations during conference.

Find the district conference closest to you and click their sign-up sheet to view available shifts. If you have any questions or are interested in group assignments please contact us using our Support Form, and we will contact your shortly!

2026 Dates TBD – District 4 Conference – Ft. Worth , Texas – contact [email protected]
2026 Dates TBD – District 2 & 7 Conference – Austin, Texas – contact [email protected]
2026 Dates TBD – District 5 Conference – Dallas, Texas – contact [email protected]
2026 Dates TBD – District 3 Conference – Houston, Texas – contact [email protected]

Thank you to all that help make each District Conference a success.

January 29th – January 31st, 2027 – Middle School State Conference at Kalahari Hotel & Resort, Round Rock, Texas & other locations
February 25th – February 28th, 2027 – High School State Conference at Kalahari Hotel & Resort, Round Rock, Texas & other locations

Thank you to all that help make our State Conferences successful!

We encourage you to explore the resources provided below, especially if you are serving as an evaluator. These materials are essential for understanding how to effectively score our delegates during both District and State Conferences. Additionally, they offer important insights into the workings of Media and what is expected from our students. Familiarizing yourself with these resources will not only equip you to assess delegates fairly but also give you a deeper appreciation of the dedication and skills our students bring to the program. We’re excited to have you on board and look forward to working together to ensure a successful conference!

25-26 Tips for Evaluators

25-26 Media Evaluation Form