Paid Editorial Intern – Museum Content & Research

Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $15-$18/hr

Downtown parking or bus pass

Free museum admission

Guest passes for friends

Hatch Show Print tour

Store discounts

Local venue access

Supportive learning environment

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville offers a paid editorial internship for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students in journalism, English, history, or related fields. The role focuses on researching for exhibits, writing program and exhibit materials, and supporting social media and publication editing under the Museum Services editorial team.

Interns work up to 25 hours per week for 12 weeks, with Field Forward options for underrepresented students.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in journalism, English, history, or a related field.
• Knowledge of and an interest in music, particularly country music
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills, and an ability to work independently
• Occasional evening and/or weekend events possible, if interested

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

Skills

Strong writing

Research

Editing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Journalism/English/History degree (current student)

Job description

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville offers a paid editorial internship for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students in journalism, English, history, or related fields. The role focuses on researching for exhibits, writing program and exhibit materials, and supporting social media and publication editing under the Museum Services editorial team.

Interns work up to 25 hours per week for 12 weeks, with Field Forward options for underrepresented students.