Spring 2027 Editorial Intern

Collections That Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum invites an editorial internship within the Museum Services department to support research, writing, and proofreading for exhibits and programs. You will contribute to program descriptions, captions, and internal communications while learning about the museum’s mission and operations.

Undergraduate or graduate students in journalism, English, or related fields will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative editorial setting, with regular meetings and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in journalism, English, history or a related field.
• Credit-seeking and/or degree-seeking status is required.
• Strong writing and editing potential is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist editorial team members with research for exhibits and programs.
• Help write program and exhibit materials, including descriptions, captions, and labels.
• Assist with writing and editing social media posts, website event copy, and internal communications.
• Proofread books and other publications in production.
• Attend meetings relevant to the internship schedule.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Museum and its mission.

Skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Journalism/English/History student

Job description

Summary

Housed within the Museum Services department, the Museum’s editorial team is responsible for ensuring factual storytelling and consistent style throughout the Museum and on its internal and public platforms. Among the department’s key responsibilities are writing and curating Museum exhibitions, in collaboration with other Museum Services staff; planning and hosting Museum programs, in collaboration with public programming staff; and collaborating with the Museum’s Creative, Education, Marketing, and Public Relations departments.

Specific Internship Duties:

• 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

Key Details

Compensation: $15/hour (undergraduate); $18/hour (graduate)

Duration: January 13 – April 9, 2027

Schedule: PT (25 hours/week max.)

Deadline:November 2, 2026

Eligibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled, credit-seeking, and/or degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in journalism, English, history, or a related field

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of and an interest in music, particularly country music
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills, and an ability to work independently

Conditions of Internship:

• Occasional evening and/or weekend events possible, if interested

About

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its wide range of audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.