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Starting September 2026 through May 2027, the Communications Intern reports to the Communications Manager and will provide support of Augusta National Golf Club's communications strategy across a variety of functions. This position requires the highest attention to detail and is expected to support the planning and execution of press activities for the Masters Tournament and Masters Tournament Foundation ("MTF") events and initiatives. This position requires re-location to Augusta, Ga., during the months of October through May. Housing assistance is provided for this paid internship. Like all positions at Augusta National, this intern must maintain the strict confidentiality of all Club business.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Provides editorial support, including proofreading, editing, fact-checking and drafting of publications, media materials and other content
• Interfaces and works directly with the Communications Manager to help with Tournament preparations and the setup of the Press Building; Assists in all press operations surrounding the Masters Tournament
• Provides relevant communications support to each Masters Tournament Foundation event, including the Augusta National Women's Amateur, Drive, Chip and Putt, Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and Latin America Amateur Championship
• Assists with internal communications initiatives, including writing, asset creation and strategic support and publishing to employee Intranet
• Assists in monitoring news and social media for all reported information relating to Augusta National, the Masters Tournament and other relevant topics
• Provide assistance to the Marketing department on internal and external materials
• Assists in research to answer requests for information from internal and external sources
• Provide assistance to the Club Historian on assigned projects
• Attends department meetings, creates meeting reports and tracks action items from those meetings
• Completes projects as assigned by the Communications department
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Accompany members of the media, broadcast team and other guests approved to visit specific locations on the property
• Performs other duties that are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job

Qualifications (required unless stated otherwise):
Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:

• Demonstrates attention to detail in every aspect of the internship
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power Point); Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and high workloads
• Efficient organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of golf, Augusta National and/or the Masters Tournament preferred

Experience/Education:

• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate in an accredited college or university, preferably with a degree or expected degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Business/Sports Administration
• Experience in sports information/administration, media relations, communications or journalism is preferred

Required License(s):

• Possess a valid driver's license and/or successfully completes the Club's internal motor vehicle training program

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work for this position is usually performed in a climate-controlled environment. However, the employee may be required to work outside in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind or inclement weather as the demands of the position dictate.

Positions at Augusta National Golf Club require a COVID-19 vaccination. Applicants who are offered a position will be asked their vaccination status which will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk and work with hands and arms,lift up to 25 pounds and/or drive a golf cart. The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear. The employee is constantly required to use their vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. The employee is constantly required to sit, sometimes for several hours at a time, and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.