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

USGA • Kenilworth, NJ

5d • $2,500 - $2,500 • Onsite

About The Position

New Jersey Golf is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Communications Intern – Editorial & Storytelling for the golf season. The internship is three months, begins in May 2027, and is based in Kenilworth, New Jersey. The intern will work with the Communications team to promote the Association’s events, programs, and services, with an emphasis on writing, editorial content, communications, and digital storytelling. Work will be divided between Association events and championships and the Kenilworth office, with exposure to other membership activities.

The position is part of the USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship Program, established to give people interested in golf administration short-term, entry-level experience while assisting state and regional golf associations in promoting amateur golf. The intern may also be exposed to tournament preparation, administration, post-tournament business, membership services, junior golf programs, and other activities that support golf.

The intern must arrange local housing and provide their own automobile transportation. NJ Golf reimburses eligible expenses incurred while traveling on NJ Golf business, including mileage for 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.
• Excellent news and feature writing skills, including 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.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Strong work ethic and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Up-to-date computer skills and working knowledge of Canva, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other creative programs.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work outside in extreme weather and temperatures.
• Must arrange for housing in the area and provide personal automobile transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred study or background in journalism, communications, sports media, public relations, English, or a related field.
• Familiarity with AP Style.
• Previous writing samples or published work.

Responsibilities

• Work with the NJ Golf Communications team to promote awareness of events, programs, and services.
• Interview players, champions, golf industry professionals, and other individuals for written and digital content.
• Create 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 in New Jersey’s 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 Facebook, X, and Instagram.
• Collaborate with the Communications team on multimedia storytelling, including photo and video projects.
• Assist other staff with projects and general office work.

Benefits

• $2,500 per month.
• Food and accommodation expenses are paid for when traveling.
• Mileage reimbursement for NJ Golf business travel, including use of a personal automobile on official business.
• Staff apparel.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level