Summer 2026 Marketing (Paid) Intern

Country Music Foundation Inc • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Internship: Marketing (Paid)

For application deadlines and internship dates, please visit: Countrymusichalloffame.org/support/get-involved/internships.

Museum Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music—a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The Museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The Museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

Internship Program Overview: 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 application process for prospective interns includes the submission of:
An online application for the specific internship you are applying for via our internal hiring system
A resume
A one-page cover letter; it is recommended that your cover letter explain how your education and experience will contribute positively to this internship and how this internship relates to your academic pursuits and/or career goals
What We Offer Interns:
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 with demonstrated financial need and students who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers. 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. To learn more, including important deadlines, please visit: Countrymusichalloffame.org/support/get-involved/internships.

Departmental Overview: The Marketing department manages the marketing, promotional, digital, and music and media licensing needs of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum to ensure that best-of-class marketing practices are applied and institution branding standards are met to support the many goals, objectives, and audiences of the Museum and its additional properties.

Marketing Internship Overview: This internship’s goal is to engage the intern in various areas of marketing at the Museum: research and data, advertising/media buying, partnerships and promotions, and digital marketing. The intern will learn the elements of a successful marketing plan for Museum exhibits and events, best practices for a marketing department, key marketing metrics and data, and how the Marketing department interacts and collaborates with other Museum departments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including minimal weekends and evenings
• Lift 25 lbs. or less

Nice To Haves

• Applicants seeking a degree or completing course work in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and should possess good organizational, computer, and written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with social media and website management (WordPress) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Research current marketing and digital trends
• Assist in writing and implementing surveys
• Support data entry and analysis projects
• Learn how to analyze data to inform marketing decisions using analytics tools
• Contribute to the creation of marketing plans
• Participate in Marketing Department meetings
• Assist with budget related processes
• Support Marketing team in the execution and fulfillment of community and industry partner promotions
• Conceptualize potential marketing partnerships with other organizations
• Monitor website(s) for quality and consistency in design, content, and user experience
• Research and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content
• Support the Marketing team in executing digital campaigns including SEO, paid advertising, email marketing, social media marketing, and more

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 with demonstrated financial need and students who identify as traditionally underrepresented in cultural arts careers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees