Social Media and Content Intern

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and publishing of content across USGA social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and YouTube.
• Assist with social media coverage of USGA championships, including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and other national championships.
• Help create, capture and edit social-first content, including short-form video, photography, graphics and other platform-native formats.
• Work alongside the social media and content team to brainstorm and develop social-first concepts that showcase USGA championships, players, personalities, history and the broader game of golf.
• Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, creator activity and conversations across sports, golf and culture to identify opportunities for the USGA to engage.
• Support real-time social publishing during championships, including highlights, player storytelling, behind-the-scenes moments and fan-focused content.
• Assist with community management across USGA social channels, helping monitor conversations and identify opportunities to engage with fans, players and the broader golf community.
• Support the organization and management of social and digital content assets throughout the championship season.
• Collaborate with teams across the USGA, including communications, championships, creative services and partnerships, to support organizational storytelling and key initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong interest in social media, digital content, sports and storytelling.
• Preferred areas of study include communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, sports management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of major social platforms, particularly Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and YouTube, and how audiences and content differ across each.
• Familiarity with current social media trends, creators, formats and internet culture.
• Strong writing and communication skills with an ability to adapt voice and tone for different platforms and audiences.
• An eye for compelling social content. 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 and able to meet ongoing and sometimes quick-turn deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to bring new ideas to the table.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and travel as needed during the internship.