United States Golf Association (USGA) · 1 month ago
2026 Championship Communications Internship
Liberty Corner, Bernards, NJ, USA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hr
Start in 2026The United States Golf Association (USGA) is a nonprofit organization that unifies the golf community and showcases the game’s best talent. The Championship Communications Intern will assist with media operations and communications support for USGA championships, including the development of media assets and on-site operations.
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Responsibilities
Assist with media operations/relations as well as communications and content support for USGA championships, both on-site and from the office or remotely
Development and production of media information packets, assets, fact sheets and storylines for several USGA championships
Assisting with media credentialing, on-site media operations and upkeep of online media resource platforms
Story pitching to local/endemic media
Media monitoring and reporting
Work with championship communications team to manage media credentialing and on-site operations for USGA Open Championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally
Support development of media assets for various USGA championships, including press releases, fact sheets and player storylines
Assist with content updates to the USGA Online Media Center, the Virtual Media Hub utilized during the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open and the player profile database
Communications duties on-site at selected USGA Championships will include assisting with creation of content; assisting with production and distribution of daily recaps/gamers and additional USGA championship written content; and media assistance and service (including but not limited to player and officials interview coordination, quote transcription, press conference support and serving as a broadcast television liaison)
Assist in the development and execution of communications plans for several USGA championships, along with the USGA Museum and Library and the World Golf Hall of Fame, including storytelling, securing media coverage, creation of media resources and support of broadcast partners, along with media monitoring and reporting of earned coverage
Support development of written content and social media content for various USGA championships
Qualification
Required
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, as well as familiarity with special event management or operations
Strong organizational and decision-making skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and support the team
Up-to-date computer skills and the ability to effectively communicate
Energetic and able to meet ongoing deadlines
Ability to work nights, weekends and travel up to 30% of the internship
Preferred
Preferred areas of study include: journalism, communications, PR or related field
Familiarity with golf preferred
Company
United States Golf Association (USGA)
The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S.
Founded in 1985
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Whan
Chief Executive Officer
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