Marketing Intern
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has an opening for an unpaid internship in the Marketing Department.
Field Forward stipends are available. To learn more, please visit: CountryMusicHallofFame.org/Internships
Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music—a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.
Departmental Overview: The Marketing Department manages the marketing and promotional needs of key internal clients to ensure that best-of-class marketing practices are applied and institution branding standards are met to support the many goals and objectives of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
Internship Overview: The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum offers unpaid internships that advance the educational goals of the student as well as the museum’s mission. Internships are designed for a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks with consideration given to individual university requirements. Additional adjustments to the 12-week, 20-hour schedule will be at the discretion of the internship supervisor. Educational programs which operate on a quarterly basis will be accommodated. Motivated students who are seeking hands-on experiences in a team-oriented environment will find excellent opportunities at the museum.
The Marketing Department internship offers a creative, energetic environment in which a student is exposed to the areas of advertising development, promotions, media buying, and other channels of marketing. The Marketing Intern should be able to work independently and possess good organizational, time management, and written and oral communications skills.
Specific Internship Duties:
Research and Data:
- Research current marketing, public relations, and digital trends
- Assist in writing and implementing surveys
- Support data entry and analysis projects
- Learn how to analyze data to inform marketing decisions using analytics tools
Marketing and Advertising:
- Contribute to the creation of marketing plans
- Participate in Marketing Department meetings
- Assist with budget related processes
Partnerships and Promotions:
- Support Marketing team in the execution and fulfillment of community and industry partner promotions
- Conceptualize potential marketing partnerships with other organizations
Digital:
- Monitor website(s) for quality and consistency in design, content, and user experience
- Research and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content
- Support the Marketing team in executing digital campaigns including SEO, paid advertising, email marketing, social media marketing, and more
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree or college courses in a related field
Essential Competencies (Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for success in the position):
- Ability to multitask and problem solve
- Ability to work independently and should possess good organizational, computer, and written and oral communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with social media and website management (WordPress) is a plus
Conditions of Internship:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including minimal weekends and evenings
- Must pass a background check
- Lift 25 lbs. or less
Notes to Applicant:
- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique, and we believe that fostering a culture of inclusion is essential to institutional excellence. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively seeking opportunities to learn about and establish practices that further facilitate equity. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
- We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-verify processes, as required for position.
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