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 Foundat