Championship Communications Intern
United States Golf Association (USGA)
Liberty Corner, NJFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- OperationsMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Liberty Corner · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations29%Microsoft Office21%of 108 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The USGA Championship Communications Intern will assist with media operations, media relations, and content for USGA championships, both on-site and remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the 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 the development of media assets for various USGA championships, including press releases, fact sheets, written features, interview transcriptions, and player bios.
- Assist with content updates to the USGA Online Media Center, USGA.org, and player profile database.
- Provide on-site communications support at select USGA championships by updating the USGA Virtual Media Hub, coordinating player interviews, supporting press conferences, and writing daily recaps.
- Use PR tools like Cision and Meltwater to manage distribution lists, outreach to media, and monitor media coverage.
- Discover and pitch meaningful stories to local/national media to elevate assigned USGA championships.
- Create and distribute daily internal company media clippings newsletter.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- General communications and media relations skills.
- Familiarity with special event management or operations.
- Demonstrated written communication experience.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently and support the team.
- Thrives in fast-paced, live-event settings and meets ongoing deadlines.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel up to 30% of the internship.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable with AI tools.
- Familiarity with golf preferred.
- Understanding of current golf media landscape.
Qualifications
- Preferred areas of study include: journalism, communications, PR, or related field.
Internship Dates: April 2027 – September 2027 (Approximate)
Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ or remote.
Pay: $20/hour, subject to applicable overtime laws.