Social Media and Content Intern

About the Role

The Social Media & Content Intern at the USGA will collaborate with the content team to connect fans with the game, its players, and championships across digital and social platforms. This role supports daily social channel management, content creation and publishing, and social coverage for various USGA championships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management and content publishing across USGA social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Assist with social media coverage of USGA championships, such as the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally.
• Help create, capture, and edit social-first content, including short-form video, photography, graphics, and other platform-native formats.
• Brainstorm and develop social-first concepts showcasing USGA championships, players, history, and golf.
• Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, creator activity, and conversations in sports, golf, and culture.
• Support real-time social publishing during championships with highlights, player stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and fan content.
• Assist with community management across USGA social channels to engage with fans and the golf community.
• Support the organization and management of social and digital content assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams (communications, championships, creative services, partnerships) to support organizational storytelling.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong interest in social media, digital content, sports, and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube) and their distinct audiences/content.
• Familiarity with current social media trends, creators, formats, and internet culture.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt voice and tone.
• An eye for compelling social content.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed during the internship.
• Familiarity with golf.

Qualifications

• Preferred areas of study: Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Basic experience with content creation and editing tools is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with quick-turn deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to contribute new ideas.

Internship Details

• Pay: $18/hour, subject to applicable overtime laws.
• Dates: May 2027 – September 2027 (Approximate).
• Location: Liberty Corner, NJ or remote, with travel to select USGA championships and events.
• On-site championship work weeks may exceed 40 hours.
• Relocation to New Jersey is not required.