Fall 2026 Public Relations (Paid) Intern

Country Music Foundation Inc • Nashville, TN

3h • Onsite

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 Public Relations department is a trusted partner, collaborator, and advisor that provides strategic communications counsel on a range of projects including, but not limited to, messaging, corporate positioning, reputation management, crisis communication, news story development, media relations, grassroots projects, and integrated marketing approaches.

This internship’s goal is to engage the intern in public and media relations experiences in a museum environment. The Public Relations intern will work with the team handling all facets of public and media relations for the Museum, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print. The intern will receive hands-on training from the Public Relations team on a wide range of projects to help expand their communication and relationship building skills and prepare them to manage high-profile tasks and professional challenges. The intern will also assist in the building of and outreach to media contacts regarding various museum-related programs and exhibitions and compile those clips for internal reporting and sharing.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student studying public relations, communications, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package, including Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Update and manage press contact databases
• Assist in drafting listing releases and other public relations content and materials, including compiling Museum events weekly to share with local listing editors
• Aid in coordinating/facilitating media coverage at numerous Museum events, including exhibit openings
• Compile clip metrics and create weekly department reports highlighting press hits
• Organize department drives and files
• Manage inter-departmental sharing of media
• Assist with photo and film crews on-site
• Monitor news to assist team with finding relevant media contacts and timely story ideas

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this position is $15/hr. for students pursuing a bachelor's degree; $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: National Museum of African American Music, the Opry, 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. Field Forward’s goals are to encourage diverse student engagement with the Museum and the broader museum field and to promote educational and professional experience and training to students historically underrepresented in museum and other cultural arts professions. Students must submit an additional application and demonstrate financial need (if applicable) to be considered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed