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

USGA • Kenilworth, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

New Jersey Golf is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Communications Intern – Editorial & Storytelling for the upcoming golf season. The internship provides experience working with a state golf association, with an emphasis on writing, editorial content, communications, and digital storytelling. The intern will split time between on-site events and championships and NJ Golf’s office in Kenilworth, with exposure to other membership activities. The internship is three months long and starts in May 2027.

The role supports the NJ Golf Communications team in promoting events, programs, and services. Work includes interviewing people in the golf community; writing web, news, feature, championship, and social media content; covering tournaments and events; and contributing to multimedia storytelling and other editorial projects. The intern may also assist staff with general office work and other projects.

The USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship Program provides short-term, entry-level experience to people interested in golf administration while supporting state and regional golf associations in promoting amateur golf. Interns may gain exposure to tournament preparation, administration, and post-tournament business, as well as other association activities. The role may involve long hours and hard work.

The position is based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, with travel throughout the state. The intern must arrange local housing and provide their own automobile transportation. NJ Golf reimburses related expenses for business travel and use of a personal automobile on official business. Compensation is $2,500 per month; food and accommodation expenses are paid when traveling, and staff apparel is provided.

Requirements

• College degree completed or in process.
• 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.
• Organization and exceptional time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Up-to-date computer skills.
• Must arrange for housing in the area and provide personal automobile transportation.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work outside in extreme weather and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred study or background in journalism, communications, sports media, public relations, English, or a related field.
• Familiarity with AP Style.
• Working knowledge of Canva, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other creative programs.
• 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.
• Write 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 the New Jersey 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 as necessary and perform general office work.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed