2026 CGA Boatwright Communications Intern

3-Month Tournament Communications Internship
• Provide communications support for CGA championships & 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.
• Content and graphics creation and posting content on all CGA and TYGA social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
• Assist with research, writing, fact-checking, and proofing of short-form and long-form content for tournament coverage.
• Assist tournament operations staff on and off site as needed.
• Introduction to other departments: Handicapping, Tournament Operations, Marketing, Course Rating
• Work week consists of 40-60 hours depending on tournament assignments.
• This is a mostly traveling internship – limited time is spent at the CGA office.
• Reports directly to the Director of Communications and the Internship Coordinator.


JOB REQUIREMENTS (all positions):
• 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.
• Have own transportation and valid driver’s license for a minimum of three years.
• Lift equipment up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Excellent news-writing and editing skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; photography experience a plus; videography experience a plus; experience with photo and video editing software a plus; social media experience a plus.
• 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.