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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:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, editorially sound and golf-savvy candidate to be a part of the USGA’s communications team. This person will play a key role, responsible for contributing his or her editorial talents in support of digital and print content that reaches many of the USGA’s most critical audiences. Duties will include editorial review, writing, ensuring that messages align with USGA brand standards and working with colleagues around the organization to identify storytelling opportunities for stakeholder communications. Strong knowledge of golf through prior work or personal experience is desired.
What you'll do:
- Serve as primary or secondary editor for internal- and external-facing USGA content, including but not limited to website stories, press releases, newsletters and print publications including Golf Journal.
- Bring fresh ideas and perspective about how the USGA can best serve key external and internal stakeholders through effective communication.
- Collaborate with colleagues to bring stories to life for USGA stakeholder audiences.
- Assist in the production of newsletters and publications that drive a deeper connection between the USGA and groups such as Allied Golf Associations, committee members, volunteers, USGA members, donors and staff, among others.
- Collaborate with internal teams to monitor metrics and identify areas of success and opportunity.
Where you'll be:
This role will be based at our main campus in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, on a hybrid schedule. Employees are expected to spend 3 days per week working in the office between Monday and Thursday.
What you bring:
- 2+ years of relevant experience in communications or content, with a knowledge of newsletters and other digital means of communications. Must be aware of how to fit content to the specific demands of a platform
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including familiarity with AP Style
- Thorough understanding of and passion for golf is strongly preferred
- Ability to thrive in an environment that values collaboration, communication and adherence to deadlines
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.
