2027 NJ Golf P.J. Boatwright Communications Internship - Photo & Video

USGA•Kenilworth, NJ

About The Position

New Jersey Golf is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Communications Intern – Photo & Video for the upcoming golf season. The internship lasts three months and starts in May 2027. Based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, it offers experience across the work of a state golf association, with an emphasis on photography, videography, content creation, and visual storytelling. Time is divided between NJ Golf events and championships and the Association’s office, with exposure to other membership activities. The intern will help NJ Golf promote events, programs, services, and the game of golf throughout New Jersey. The role involves covering tournaments and other activities through photo, video, interviews, and social media content, as well as editing and organizing media and collaborating with the Communications team on Association content. The position is part of the USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship Program, which provides short-term, entry-level experience for people interested in golf administration while supporting state and regional associations in promoting amateur golf. The intern must arrange local housing and provide their own automobile transportation. NJ Golf reimburses applicable travel expenses and use of a personal automobile on official business.

Requirements

College degree completed or in progress.
Valid driver’s license.
Interest in golf.
Willingness to travel throughout New Jersey.
Strong photography and/or videography skills, including an understanding of composition, lighting, framing, and visual storytelling.
Experience shooting and editing photo and video content in fast-paced environments.
Ability to identify and capture compelling moments without constant direction.
Organization of tasks and exceptional time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Lightroom and/or Premiere Pro, or comparable editing software.
Familiarity with Canva and major social media platforms, particularly Instagram.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work outside in extreme weather and temperatures.
Must arrange own housing in the area and provide own automobile transportation.

Nice To Haves

Preferred area of study or background in photography, videography, film, digital media, communications, sports media, graphic design, or a related field.
Experience creating vertical and short-form social video.
Photography and/or video portfolio.

Responsibilities

Work with the NJ Golf Communications team to promote awareness of events, programs, and services.
Provide photo and video coverage at NJ Golf championships, qualifiers, Member Golf Days, and other special events.
Capture action, portrait, lifestyle, golf course, and behind-the-scenes photography.
Shoot and edit short-form and long-form video content for NJ Golf social media and other digital channels.
Conduct and record player interviews at championships and events.
Create social media content, including Instagram Reels, Stories, and other vertical video.
Assist with original visual storytelling concepts highlighting New Jersey golf, its players, courses, and communities.
Organize, edit, caption, and archive photography and video from NJ Golf events.
Collaborate with the Communications team to pair visual media with written stories, magazine features, social media, and other Association content.
Provide tournament updates and content for Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Assist with digital graphics and other creative projects as assigned.
Assist other staff with projects as necessary and perform general office work.