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

Requirements

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

Preferred

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

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. To learn more, including important deadlines, please visit: Countrymusichalloffame.org/support/get-involved/internships.