Championship Communications Intern

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

• General communications and media relations skills, as well as familiarity with special event management or operations
• Preferred areas of study include: journalism, communications, PR or related field
• Demonstrated written communication experience
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills and the 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 and comfortable with AI tools
• Familiarity with golf preferred
• Understanding of current golf media landscape

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here