Paid Editorial Intern - Museum Research & Writing

Country Music Foundation Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Museum admission

Guest passes

Guided tour

Store discounts

Local venue access

Friendly environment

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers a paid Editorial Internship for current undergraduates and graduates. The internship is designed for up to 25 hours per week over 12 weeks, with pay of $15/hr for bachelor’s students and $18/hr for master’s or higher students.

Responsibilities include assisting the editorial team with research, writing program and exhibit materials, proofreading, social media copy, and attending relevant meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled, credit‑seeking undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in journalism, English, history, or a related field
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in journalism/English/history

Job description

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers a paid Editorial Internship for current undergraduates and graduates. The internship is designed for up to 25 hours per week over 12 weeks, with pay of $15/hr for bachelor’s students and $18/hr for master’s or higher students.

Responsibilities include assisting the editorial team with research, writing program and exhibit materials, proofreading, social media copy, and attending relevant meetings.