2025 Brand Communications Internship

United States Golf Association • Part-time • Bernards, New Jersey, US • 1w ago

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. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.

About this role:

The USGA Brand Communications Intern will assist with public relations and communications support, focused on stakeholder relations, media coordination and event planning. Duties will include writing, editing and deploying news briefs and newsletters, fulfilling media inquiries, story pitching, media monitoring and reporting. USGA functions covered under this role include community engagement, corporate communications, handicapping/GHIN, Green Section (sustainability), grow-the-game and leadership/career development programs.

The Brand Communications Intern will be expected to work a 40-hour work week throughout the internship. Minimal travel might be required. Relocation is not required for the position, but remote candidates may benefit from additional networking and in-person opportunities by visiting the USGA Headquarters in Liberty Corner, N.J. or the Pinehurst office through the internship period.

What you can expect:

Writing, editing, designing and deploying key stakeholder communications for the organization, while building your golf networking base
Media release and advisory communications writing, editing or deployment
Curating the organization’s media impressions
Collaborating with every department in the USGA and our external PR firm, integrated with content and marketing teams
Possible attendance at a USGA championship in support of our community engagement activations

Where you'll be:

This role can serve remotely or be positioned in the USGA’s Golf House Pinehurst or Liberty Corner offices

What you bring to the USGA:

General communications and PR skills, including strong writing and editing skills
Preferred areas of study include: journalism, communications, PR or related field
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, including basic design skills
Energetic and able to meet ongoing deadlines

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.