Head of Communications and Events

Communications Coordinator The Communications Coordinator 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 play a vital and cross-departmental role in the planning and execution of press activities for the Masters Tournament and Masters Tournament Foundation (“MTF”) events and initiatives.

Job Responsibilities Work closely with the Communications Manager to manage authorized vendors, agencies and support personnel in preparation of Tournament season, including the setup of the Press Building.

Support the end-to-end press credentialing process, preparing for the press application’s launch and contributing to the review, issuance and evaluation processes.

Lead daily monitoring of digital news publications, social media and printed publications for all reported information relating to Augusta National Golf Club, the Masters Tournament and other relevant topics; flag critical items as necessary.

Lead updates and facilitate internal proofing process for print publications and digital platforms; collaborate as necessary with research vendors to support fact-checking process.

Assist in the creation and distribution of press materials, including releases, news bulletins and alerts.

Provide relevant communications support to the Masters Tournament Foundation’s golf development initiatives, including the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Drive, Chip and Putt, Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and Latin America Amateur Championship.

Support the Media Committee, including the development of various materials and documentation.

Support research and editing efforts for media resources for the Masters Tournament and Masters Tournament Foundation events.

Assist in research to answer requests for information from internal and external sources.

Support the efforts of the Masters and Masters Tournament Foundation content teams, which produces all content (written word, photography, V.O.D., social media) for the Tournament’s various digital platforms.

Responsible for area and department meeting minutes; tracks action items.

Provide assistance to the Club Historian on assigned historical projects.

Completes projects as assigned by the Communications Manager and Communications Director.

Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an important part of the job.

Physical Demands Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties. Occasionally required to walk and work with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds and/or drive a golf cart. Constantly required to sit, sometimes for several hours at a time, and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) experience preferred.

A creative thinker, resourceful and diligent.

Ability to work productively and collaboratively as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and high workloads with high attention for detail.

Efficient organizational skills.

Thorough knowledge of golf, Augusta National and the Masters Tournament preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Business/Sports Administration.

Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in communications, preferably in sports.

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 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Location: Augusta, Ga.

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