2027 NJ Golf P.J. Boatwright Communications Internship - Editorial & Storytelling

Responsibilities

• Work with the NJ Golf Communications team to ensure awareness of events, programs, and services
• Interview players, champions, golf industry professionals, and other individuals for written and digital content
• Provide written web content, including news stories, championship previews, recaps, and other Association coverage
• Contribute news and feature stories to New Jersey Golf
• Develop original story ideas highlighting people, places, and programs throughout the New Jersey golf community
• Provide on-site tournament and event coverage, including interviews, notes, scoring updates, and written recaps
• Assist with press releases, email communications, newsletters, and other editorial projects as assigned
• Provide tournament updates and written content for social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram)
• Collaborate with the Communications team on multimedia storytelling, including photo and video projects
• Assist other staff with projects as necessary, in addition to general office work

Requirements

• College degree (completed or in process)
• Valid driver’s license
• Interest in golf
• Willingness to travel throughout the state
• Preferred area of study or background in journalism, communications, sports media, public relations, English, or related fields
• Excellent news and feature writing skills, with the ability to write accurately and creatively under deadline
• Strong interviewing, research, proofreading, and editing skills
• Ability to identify compelling stories and communicate them across multiple platforms
• Organization of tasks and exceptional time management skills are required
• Requires strong work ethic, communication skills (both verbal and written), and ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• $2,500 per month
• Food and accommodation expenses are paid for when traveling
• Mileage reimbursement
• Staff apparel