2027 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.

What youll 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 youll be:

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in-office day.

Pay: $20.00/hr., subject to applicable overtime laws.

Internship Dates: Early Spring 2027, for up to one year.

What you bring:

• 1-2 years of experience in video production
• Knowledge of the entire video production process
• 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.

Experience & Education

• Completed bachelor's or graduate degree
• Experience with Mac and digital photography
• Experience in the sports industry is preferred

What the USGA brings:

• 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
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

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.