Video Production Intern
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 is offering a full-time, paid internship to highly motivated and committed video production intern wishing to build upon their college education with practical professional creative experience in the fast-paced world of the golf.
The Video Production Intern is responsible for the assistance in creation and distribution of video to be published on USGA digital channels (social, USGA websites, and other digital platforms). S/he must be a self-starter with production experience, able to slide into a variety of junior production roles. This position will be a part of the USGA’s Marketing and Creative team and will assist colleagues in bringing the USGA’s video content to life, including both championship and non-championship news and features.
They are solutions-oriented self-starter behind the camera and in the edit suite, who can keep the USGA’s goals and mission in mind when making decisions. The successful team member understands how to tailor the story to different platforms with an emphasis on social media.
The internship would begin Spring of 2026 and is up to a yearlong. This position is based in Liberty Corner, NJ.
What you'll do:
- Assist editors with postproduction duties
- Screen and log footage
- Transcribe Interviews
- Maintain organized file systems
- Contribute to video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Assist in publishing and distributing video content for web and social media.
- Ability to finish videos for digital output (color correction/balance and sound design/audio mixing) including exports and compressing for individual channels.
- Archive media for future use. Clip and organize footage on NAS server and cloud.
- Assist with pre-production tasks, including research, scripting, scheduling, and organizing shoots. Collaborate with producers and editors to brainstorm and execute creative concepts.
- Support on-set production, including camera operation, lighting, audio setup, and equipment management.
Where you'll be: Liberty Corner, NJ
Pay: $17.00/hr + overtime
What you bring:
- 1-2 years of experience in video production
- Knowledge of the entire video production process
- Completed bachelor’s or graduate degree
- Experience with Mac and digital photography
- Experience in the sports industry is preferred
- Basic knowledge of video production equipment and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects)
- Understanding of DSLR and cinema cameras
- Pursuing or obtained bachelor’s degree in discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia content creation
- A creative mindset and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- A passion for interactive, multimedia storytelling
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Appreciation of the game of golf, especially as it relates to USGA activities and mission
REQUIRED: Please submit a link to your portfolio when applying. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
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.