Fall 2026 Editorial (Paid) Intern
About The Position
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum offers paid internships to full-time college students (undergraduate and graduate) that advance the educational goals of the intern and help to promote the Museum’s mission. The Museum’s internship program offers work-based learning opportunities that introduce college students to museum-related careers and other professions found in large cultural organizations. Internships are designed for a maximum commitment of 25 hours per week for 12 weeks with consideration given to individual university requirements. Additional adjustments to the 12-week, 25-hour schedule will be at the discretion of the internship supervisor. Educational programs which operate on a quarterly basis may be accommodated. Motivated students who are seeking hands-on experiences in a team-oriented environment will find excellent opportunities at the Museum. The Museum Services department is responsible for the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and editorial content. In direct support of the Museum’s mission statement, we preserve and protect the Museum’s collections using best practices while incorporating emerging technologies to provide access to these collections and ensure the histories of our collections and the artists associated with them are recorded for the future and reported to the public accurately. Within Museum Services, there are teams of registrars, collections specialists, librarians, archivists, exhibit managers, curators, and writers. The Museum’s editorial team is responsible for ensuring factual storytelling and consistent style throughout the Museum and on its internal and public platforms. Among the department’s key responsibilities are writing and curating Museum exhibitions, in collaboration with other Museum Services staff; planning and hosting Museum programs, in collaboration with public programming staff; and collaborating with the Museum’s Creative, Education, Marketing, and Public Relations departments.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in journalism, English, history, or a related field
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and an interest in music, particularly country music
- Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills, and an ability to work independently
Responsibilities
- Assist editorial team members with research for exhibits and programs
- Help write program and exhibit materials, including program descriptions, photo captions, and artifact labels
- Assist with the writing and editing of social media posts, website event copy, and internal staff communications
- Proofread books and other publications in production
- Attend pertinent meetings that fall within the intern’s schedule
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Museum and its mission
Benefits
- The hourly rate for this position is $15/hr. for students pursuing a bachelor's degree and $18/hr. for students pursuing a master's degree or higher
- Free 24/7 downtown parking or WeGo bus pass
- Complimentary admission to the Museum for yourself
- Two complimentary Museum admission passes for friends and family use
- Free guided tour of Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B, and the Museum’s galleries
- Discounts at Museum stores and restaurants
- Free or discounted entry to local venues, including the National Museum of African American Music, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, and more
- Fun, friendly, and supportive learning environment
- Field Forward Stipend: Field Forward is a living and relocation stipend, offered to select candidates in addition to the paid internship, that supports students who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers and students with demonstrated financial need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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