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 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:
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
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in video production
- Knowledge of the entire video production process
- Basic knowledge of video production equipment and editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Understanding of DSLR and cinema cameras
- Pursuing or obtained a bachelor's degree in a discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia content creation
- Creative mindset and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Passion for interactive, multimedia storytelling
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Appreciation of golf, especially USGA activities and mission
- Portfolio link submitted with application
- Completed bachelor's or graduate degree
- Experience with Mac and digital photography
- Experience in the sports industry
What We Do
The United States Golf Association (USGA) is a mission-based nonprofit that unifies the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs, showcases elite talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and other national championships, governs playing and equipment rules with The R&A, and advances golf's future through sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. It also manages the U.S. National Development Program and World Golf Hall of Fame.
