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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 Assistant Manager, Brand Communications supports communications efforts for the USGA brand initiatives, inclusive of the USGA Green Section, innovation, governance, GHIN, Handicapping and career development at the USGA. This position will draft and edit original communications content, including press releases, talking points and key messaging, as well as help generate and coordinate media coverage. It requires development of positive and transparent relationships with key internal stakeholder groups, PR agency and media members.
What you'll do:
- Activate against PR plans and campaigns focused on unifying, governing, and advancing golf.
- Pitching both endemic and non-endemic media outlets to extend the reach of the USGA.
- Support overall Communications efforts by building and maintaining updated media lists, assisting with daily USGA media clips, while also identifying new outlets and writers to work with.
- Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including USGA PR agency of record and endemic media, to successfully execute on earned media outputs.
- Travel to support championship PR leads at USGA championships, as needed.
Where you'll be:
- This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are expected to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. This person will also travel to USGA championship sites as needed.
What you bring:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent with a focus on communications, media relations, or journalism.
- 2+ years of relevant experience working in PR, communications, journalism or media relations.
- Familiarity with golf is strongly preferred.
- General communications, media relations, organizational and relationship-building skills; familiarity with special events and the ability to multi-task; a positive attitude and a team-oriented mentality; ability to display consistent initiative that reflects innovative thinking.
- Knowledge of reporting and PR-related systems and tools (Meltwater) a plus.
- Ability to travel, as needed.
Level: Assistant Manager
Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ
Salary Range: $60,000 - $72,000
The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $72,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.
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.
