2026 Championship Communications Internship

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 Championship Communications Intern will assist with media operations/relations as well as communications and content support for USGA championships, both on-site and from the office or remotely. Duties include development and production of media information packets, assets, fact sheets and storylines for several USGA championships; assisting with media credentialing, on-site media operations and upkeep of online media resource platforms; story pitching to local/endemic media; and media monitoring and reporting.

The Championship Communications Intern will be expected to work a 40-hour work week throughout the internship and will be required to travel to 4-6 USGA championships during the season. On-site work weeks may exceed 40 hours, with additional hours to include holidays and weekends. Relocation to New Jersey is not required for the position, but local candidates may benefit from additional networking and in-person opportunities by working out of USGA Headquarters in Liberty Corner, N.J.

What you can expect:

• Work with 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 development of media assets for various USGA championships, including press releases, fact sheets and player storylines.
• Assist with content updates to the USGA Online Media Center, the Virtual Media Hub utilized during the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open and the player profile database.
• Communications duties on-site at selected USGA Championships will include assisting with creation of content; assisting with production and distribution of daily recaps/gamers and additional USGA championship written content ; and media assistance and service (including but not limited to player and officials interview coordination, quote transcription, press conference support and serving as a broadcast television liaison).
• Assist in the development and execution of communications plans for several USGA championships, along with the USGA Museum and Library and the World Golf Hall of Fame, including storytelling, securing media coverage, creation of media resources and support of broadcast partners, along with media monitoring and reporting of earned coverage.
• Support development of written content and social media content for various USGA championships.

Internship Pay:

• $17.00 + overtime

Where you'll be: 

• This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule or be remote based.

What you bring to the USGA:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, as well as familiarity with special event management or operations
• 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
• Energetic and able to meet ongoing deadlines
• Ability to work nights, weekends and travel up to 30% of the internship
• Familiarity with golf preferred

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.