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Public Relations Coordinator (Full Time, Exempt)

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has an opening for a full-time, exempt Public Relations Coordinator in the Public Relations Department.

Company Overview: Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has been called the “Smithsonian of country music,” celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivaled collection of historically important artifacts. Chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964, the Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational organization that documents and interprets the history of country music. The Museum collects objects and archival materials that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions.

First opened in 1967 on Nashville’s Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum launched its current downtown location in 2001. In 2014, the Museum unveiled a $100 million expansion that doubled its footprint. The Museum now encompasses 350,000 square feet of exhibition galleries, archival storage, retail stores, and event space. The Museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, and many others recorded. In addition, the Museum offers the Taylor Swift Education Center for students, teachers, and families, and dedicated performance spaces in the CMA Theater and Ford Theater, both of which regularly host nationally recognized live music and cultural events.

In 2024, the Museum was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Arts. The medal is the highest award given to artists and arts institutions by the United States government. The White House Citation, which accompanied the medal, recognized the Museum’s work, which “preserves history, honors giants of the genre, and inspires future generations to write their own songs about the American story.”

What We Offer for Full-Time Staff:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays (14) and Floating Holidays (2)
• 401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
• Continuing Professional Offerings
• Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)
• Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more)
• Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
• Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events
• Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
• FSA and Dependent Care Options
• Dog Friendly Work Environment
• Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Public Relations, the Public Relations Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing select public relations activities for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Historic RCA Studio B, Hatch Show Print, Haley Galley, and the CMA Theater, as well as providing administrative support to the department. Administrative support includes tracking media coverage metrics and highlights, maintaining content calendars and press databases, etc.

Specific Job Duties Include:

• Create and deliver public relations content and materials
• Aid in coordinating/facilitating media coverage at numerous Museum events, including exhibit openings, donation ceremonies, benefit concerts, press tours and more
• Oversee online department media assets
• Help facilitate press tours with Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Geiger International, as well as with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
• Field film requests and coordinate onsite shoots including overall planning details such as production/technical needs, space reservations, parking, etc.
• Work with teams to service upcoming events weekly to listing editors
• Submit listings to event websites
• Facilitate database updates, maintenance, and research for targeted communications lists
• Maintain department calendar
• Create weekly department reports highlighting press hits
• Clip broadcast clips for reporting and archives
• Track and develop media relations metrics and reporting

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, English or related field
• Two years of PR experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package, including Word and Excel
• Most importantly, this job requires excellent oral and written communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to plan ahead while juggling multiple, fluid short- and long-term priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• PR Agency or non-profit experience
• Engagement with museums
• General understanding of the music industry

Key Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior verbal and written (writing and editing) communication skills to enable effective internal and external communication
• Experience simultaneously managing multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills with a heightened sense of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow for healthy internal and external relationships
• Active listening

Notes to Applicant:

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills, experience, and information necessary to succeed. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristics, age, membership in an employee organization, military or veteran status, 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.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position, hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application.

Please upload a resume and cover letter when applying for the position.

Applications are only accepted online on our career page: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/careers