Communications Intern


About the USGA: 

The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA’s working jurisdiction comprises the United States, its territories and Mexico.

The USGA is a global leader in the development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game’s history and funds an ongoing “For the Good of the Game” charitable giving program. Additionally, the USGA’s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.
 

Location: 

Far Hills, New Jersey
 

Reports to: 

Manager, Championship Communications
 

Duration of Internship: 

May - September

Position Summary: 

 

The Communications intern will handle media relations and communications support for USGA championships both on-site and from the home office. Office duties include supervision of production of Player Guides for the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open; assistance with the collection and posting of championship qualifying results to USGA Web sites; assistance with the development of the championship player biographical database, assistance with research, writing, fact checking, and proofing of content for USGA communications; and assistance with on-site posting of content on www.usga.org and other USGA Web sites.

 


Duties 

  • Communications duties at selected USGA Championships to include writing, distribution and posting of daily stories (game and sidebar); results distribution; and media assistance and service (to include player and officials interviews and broadcast television liaison among other duties).
  • Support championship communications from home office, including story editing and research, Web site posting, and results distribution.
  • Support development of Player Guides for U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open, including collection of data from players via telephone, fax, and email; as well as preparation and formatting of online player biographical data for media and USGA Web site use.
  • Proofreading, editing, writing, posting of content for USGA Web sites and press releases, with a particular emphasis on fact checking.
  • Collect and collate biographical data for entry into championship player biographical database.
 

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities 

 

  • Requires general communications and media relations skills, as well as familiarity with special events operations.
  • Journalism background or writing experience is a must.
  • Up-to-date computer skills and the ability to effectively communicate on the phone and via e-mail. 
  • Familiarity with USGA history and practices desirable.

 


To Apply: 

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