Paid Public Relations Internship — Museum Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

WeGo bus pass

Free museum admission

Guest passes for friends and family

Guided tour access

Store discounts

Learning environment

Job summary

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers a paid Public Relations internship for enrolled undergraduates and graduates. The role supports media relations, drafting press content, and coordinating coverage for museum events.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in a museum setting, build media contacts, and contribute to weekly press reporting while working up to 25 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student studying public relations, communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing skills and ability to draft materials for media
• Experience with MS Office beneficial

Responsibilities

• Update and manage press contact databases
• Assist in drafting listing releases and other public relations content
• Aid in coordinating media coverage at museum events
• Compile clip metrics and create weekly department reports
• Organize department drives and files
• Manage inter‑departmental sharing of media
• Assist with photo and film crews on‑site
• Monitor news to find relevant media contacts and timely story ideas

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Microsoft Office

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Public relations/communications student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers a paid Public Relations internship for enrolled undergraduates and graduates. The role supports media relations, drafting press content, and coordinating coverage for museum events.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in a museum setting, build media contacts, and contribute to weekly press reporting while working up to 25 hours per week for 12 weeks.