Long-Term Communications/Media Internship
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide communications support for Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) championships & Tarheel Youth Golf Association (TYGA) tournaments, both on-site and from the office.
- Serve as staff photographer and videographer at championships and events. This includes capturing footage, editing footage, and sharing footage to social media channels, CGA websites, etc.
- Provide tournament coverage by writing stories/recaps/press releases and social posts about championships and other non-tournament events.
- Content creation and management of all CGA and TYGA social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This includes tournament coverage and non-tournament materials.
- Create graphics to be used for emails, social media, press releases, and other marketing channels.
- Assist with research, writing, fact-checking, and proofing of short-form and long-form content for tournament coverage and CGA media assets (Carolinas Golf Magazine, Carolinas Golf Express digital newsletter).
- Contribute news and feature stories to the association’s magazine and digital newsletter.
- Assist with updating various pages on the CGA website, updating tournament archives, and maintaining other historical documents.
- Assist with TYGA communications and marketing initiatives as directed by CGA staff.
- Assist with CGA marketing initiatives as directed by CGA staff.
- Assist tournament operations staff on and off site as needed.
- Work week consists of 40-60 hours, depending on tournament assignments.
- Travel with tournament team to championships and events often. More than 50% of the internship will be spent traveling to tournaments.
- Reports directly to the Director of Communications and the Internship Coordinator.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to live in Southern Pines/Pinehurst, NC area during internship.
- Strong work ethic, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to travel and ability to work long hours, including early mornings and weekends.
- Golf background or strong interest in golf and basic knowledge of the Rules of Golf is a plus.
- Preferred area of study or background in sports media, journalism, communications, public relations.
- Excellent news-writing and editing skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience in content creation and management of social media channels is a plus.
- Photography, videography, photo/video editing, and/or broadcasting experience is a plus.
- Have own transportation and valid driver’s license for a minimum of three years.
- Lift equipment up to approximately 30 pounds.
- Must be an amateur golfer. PGM students are eligible. PGA professionals/apprentices are not eligible.
- USGA employees or relatives, USGA committee members or their relatives, CGA staff or their relatives are not eligible for hire.
COMPENSATION: Expected $2,250 per month after taxes (based on typical tax deductions). Out of office job-related expenses (meals, lodging while traveling, mileage) and staff clothing are provided. No medical benefits. Housing in Southern Pines is NOT provided by CGA.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Cover letter and resumes should be submitted via email by December 6, 2024.
SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME INCLUDING THREE REFERENCES VIA E-MAIL TO:
Subject: CGA Long-Term Internship
Attn: Maggie Watts, Director of Women’s Golf and Internship Coordinator
E-Mail: maggie.watts@carolinasgolf.org
Questions about the internships? Contact Maggie Watts, Internship Coordinator at maggie.watts@carolinasgolf.org or 910-687-6872.