Social Media and Content Intern
About The Position
The USGA Social Media & Content Intern works closely with the USGA content team to bring golf, its players, and championships closer to fans across the organization’s digital and social platforms. The intern supports day-to-day social channel management, content creation and publishing, championship coverage, trend identification, community engagement, and audience reporting and analysis. The internship is expected to run from May 2027 through September 2027 (approximate). The role requires a 40-hour work week, with championship work weeks potentially exceeding 40 hours and including additional hours on holidays, nights, and weekends. Travel to select USGA championships during the season is required. The job location is Liberty Corner, New Jersey, or remote, with travel to select championships and events. Relocation to New Jersey is not required; local candidates may have additional networking, collaboration, and in-person opportunities at USGA Headquarters. Pay is $18 per hour, subject to applicable overtime laws.
Requirements
- Strong interest in social media, digital content, sports, and storytelling.
- Strong understanding of major social platforms, particularly Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube, and how audiences and content differ across them.
- Familiarity with current social media trends, creators, formats, and internet culture.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt voice and tone for different platforms and audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and meet ongoing and sometimes quick-turn deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to bring new ideas.
- Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as needed during the internship.
- Familiarity with golf.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred areas of study include communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, sports management, or a related field.
- Basic experience with content creation and editing tools.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day management and publishing 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.
- Brainstorm and develop social-first concepts showcasing USGA championships, players, personalities, history, and golf.
- Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, creator activity, and conversations across sports, golf, and culture to identify opportunities for engagement.
- Support real-time social publishing during championships, including highlights, player storytelling, behind-the-scenes moments, and fan-focused content.
- Assist with community management by monitoring conversations and identifying 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 USGA communications, championships, creative services, and partnerships teams on organizational storytelling and key initiatives.
- Assist with reporting and analysis to understand what resonates with audiences.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees.
- Retirement plans with a generous annual contribution from the USGA.
- Programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day off.
- Off-site team-building events.
- On-site gym and golf simulator.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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