Communications and Marketing Intern

The Communications Intern will report to the Director of Communications and will closely support the Communications Manager to assist the Department’s core functions, including Communications, Marketing, Archives and Content. This position requires re-location to Augusta, Ga., during the months of August 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

• Monitors news and social media for all reported information relating to Augusta National, the Masters Tournament and other relevant topics; Manages the Club’s news clipping service and distributes relevant articles to the Director of Communications
• Proofreads, edits, fact-checks and drafts news releases, publications and content
• Assists in research to answer requests for information from internal and external sources
• Collaborates on Brand and Marketing initiatives, including writing, asset creation and strategic support for internal communications and interdepartmental projects
• Interfaces and works directly with the Communications Manager to help with Tournament preparations and the setup of the Press Building
• 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
• Supports the efforts of the Masters Digital Team with miscellaneous content opportunities (including written word, photography, video, social media) for the Tournament’s various online platforms
• Provide assistance to the Club Historian on assigned historical projects
• Attends department meetings, creates meeting reports and tracks action items from those meetings
• Completes projects as assigned by the Director of Communications and the Communications Manager

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

Relative 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

Projected Work Schedule:

Normal work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.