Junior Achievement Americas presents
Become the official Content Creatorfor Company of the Year 2026
Cover one of Junior Achievement Americas' biggest events: Company of the Year 2026, this year hosted in Ecuador.
One voice to tell the whole story.
Every year, Junior Achievement Americas selects one alumni to cover Company of the Year on social media — the regional competition where the most outstanding student businesses of the Americas meet. As the official Content Creator, you become the eyes and the voice of the event for thousands of young people across the region.
How to participate
Three steps to the spotlight
Create
A video of one minute maximum, with audio, edition, and subtitles — in English.
Choose your theme
Share what you learned in the Junior Achievement Company Program, or explain your motivation to become the official Content Creator.
Follow & submit
Follow @jaamericas on Instagram and TikTok, then submit your video through the form.
What you take home
More than a trip
All-expenses trip to Quito, Ecuador
Everything covered — your only job is the story.
Behind-the-scenes access to Company of the Year 2026
Official recognition
Live coverage
Real connections
Leaders and students from across the region.
Portfolio boost
A powerful addition to your personal brand.
Eligibility
Do you qualify?
Tick the boxes and see if you are ready to become the official Content Creator.
Junior Achievement alumni from the Americas region.
Between 18 and 23 years old.
Previous participation in the Junior Achievement Company Program.
Not a previous Content Creator for Company of the Year.
English fluency (Spanish or Portuguese a plus).
Your own gear: an HD smartphone and an external microphone.
Checked 0/6 — tick them all to qualify.
The role
Your mission, step by step
Set the stage
Team up with the communications team and warm up the audience with content that builds anticipation.
Cover it live
Be the eyes and voice of the event — capture the energy, the stories, and the best moments as they happen.
Keep it alive
Extend the story with interviews, testimonials, and recap content once the event wraps up.
Selection criteria
How finalists are chosen
The jury weighs each of these. Top finalists may take part in virtual interviews before the final decision.
Key dates & the trip
Your ticket to Ecuador
- Round-trip airfare
- Ground transportation
- Hotel (shared room)
- All-inclusive meals
Before you apply
Terms & Conditions
Content Creator 2026 — please review the full terms before you submit your application.
1. Participation requirements
- Be a Junior Achievement Alumni from the Americas region (any country of the network).
- Have participated in the Junior Achievement Company Program (La Compañía) in previous years.
- Be between 18 and 23 years old.
- Not have been a Content Creator before.
- Have an active Instagram account with at least 1,000 followers.
- Be fluent in English (Spanish and Portuguese are a plus).
- Have a valid passport and visa (if applicable) to travel to Ecuador.
- Own your equipment for live streaming: an HD smartphone and a recording microphone.
2. How to participate
- Post a 1-minute (max) video with audio editing and subtitles, choosing one of these two options:
- Share your most significant anecdote, experience, or learning during the Junior Achievement Company Program (La Compañía).
- Tell us why you want to be the next Content Creator.
- Upload your video and fill out the application form until October 2, 2026 at ja-companyprogram.org/content-creator-2026 (personal data, video link and main question).
- Follow Junior Achievement Americas on Instagram and TikTok.
3. Selected Content Creator — tasks and duties
Before the event
- From October 12, 2026, the selected creator will work with the communications team on the Company of the Year 2026 coverage and dissemination plan.
- Will create content for Junior Achievement Americas' social media accounts (Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok).
- This will include 3 to 5 publications (stories, posts, interviews, live videos, etc.) that promote the competition.
- Content should encourage followers to engage with Junior Achievement Americas and tag @jaamericas.
- Sign the informed consent form required for participation in the activity.
During the event (Ecuador, November 22–25, 2026)
- Post a minimum of 3 stories per day and at least 2 posts on Junior Achievement Americas accounts during the event.
- Content should cover event highlights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments to engage the audience.
- Participate in selected team meetings during the event.
After the event
- Generate a series of interviews, lives, or ping-pongs with the winners.
- Capture testimonials from participants.
- Work with the Junior Achievement Americas team to close the reports and results of the event coverage.
4. Winner selection process
- Videos will be evaluated by a jury from the Junior Achievement Americas communications team.
- Criteria: quality, appeal, creativity, resources used, fluency in English, and potential to collaborate with the Company of the Year 2026 communications team.
- Finalists with the best scores may be invited to a short virtual interview.
5. Winner announcement and prize
- The winner will be announced on October 9, 2026, through Junior Achievement Americas' social media channels.
- The prize includes a trip to Quito, Ecuador (November 22–25, 2026), covering:
- Round-trip airfare.
- Ground transportation in Ecuador.
- Hotel accommodations (shared with another participant).
- All-inclusive meals during the event.
6. General terms
- By participating, entrants grant Junior Achievement Americas the right to use the content they post during the contest for promotional purposes and in future promotions and communications of the organization.
- Junior Achievement Americas reserves the right to disqualify any participant who fails to meet the requirements or violates the rules.
7. Liability
- Junior Achievement Americas is not responsible for any issues related to travel documentation (such as passport or visa) or any other circumstances that may prevent the winner from traveling.
- The selected Content Creator is responsible for obtaining and covering the cost of their own health insurance for the trip.
8. Contact information
- For any inquiries, please contact agustina@jaamericas.org.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where is the content published?
All content is posted on the official Junior Achievement Americas accounts, not on personal profiles.
Who owns the content?
Junior Achievement Americas retains the promotional rights to the content created during the program.
Do I need a passport and visa?
Yes. A valid passport and any required visa are your responsibility. Junior Achievement Americas is not responsible for travel document issues.
Can I be disqualified?
Yes. Non-compliance with the requirements may lead to disqualification at any stage of the process.
Who can I contact?
For any questions, write to agustina@jaamericas.org.