Employment Opportunity
Metropolitan Golf Association
POSITION: Communications Intern (Spring/Summer 2016)
JOB DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Golf Association, located in Elmsford, N.Y., is seeking a Communications Intern to contribute to all areas of communications. This is a prime opportunity to work closely with communications professionals and gain valuable experience in the fields of media relations, Web site operations, print and digital publishing, and tournament administration. He/she must possess the following qualities:
■ Strong writing and communications skills
■ Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and InDesign), and Quark software
■ Ability to work on PC and Mac platforms
■ Familiarity with multimedia equipment such as tablets and smartphones, computers, SLR cameras, video cameras, and photo scanners
■ Ability to travel by car throughout tri-state area and work long days on occasion
■ Working knowledge of/interest in golf
The person will be part of the MGA’s Communications department, and is expected to work in close collaboration with colleagues.The position’s primary dutiesinclude:
■ Write and produce press releases, media guides, and other digital/print publications
■ AssistMGA Communications staff on-site at MGA tournaments
■ Compile and process tournament results
■ Perform basic office duties such as filing, unloading/loading of equipment, prepare mailings, etc.
■ Update content of social media platforms as needed
■ Provide editorial support (photo research, fact-checking) for The Met Golfer magazine and Met Golfer EXTRA
■ Research and prepare materials for tournament press guides
COMPENSATION:Monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement for all travel
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2016
Send resume and cover letter to:
HelenStock, Communications Manager, at
ABOUT THE MGA: The Metropolitan Golf Association, founded in 1897, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest golf organizations, serving more than 550 member clubs and 140,000 golfers in the greater Metropolitan New York Area. The MGA is a not for profit organizations offering its members a wide range of core services such as handicapping, course rating and measuring, and insurance programs, and conducts some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious regional championships. The MGA also has a charitable Foundation, founded in 1992, which conducts a wide variety of youth and educational programs. For more information on the MGA and MGA Foundation,please visit