Internships at CMA
Purpose Statement: In an effort to create a diverse, inclusive talent pipeline for the music industry, the CMA Internship Program exists to mentor and develop the next generation of industry professionals. In addition, we strive to provide additional help to our internal teams particularly during and around our busiest event times.
Spring 2027 Program:
- This opportunity is located in Nashville, TN. In order to gain the most value from their experience, intern work should be completed at the CMA office. Given CMA’s hybrid work schedule, that means that intern work schedules should be built around Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays when the CMA staff is in the office. In addition, intern must be available to work in the office on Wednesdays between 1:00pm and 2:00pm for intern meetings.
- Intern Start Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2027; Intern End Date: Thursday, June 17, 2027
- Intern must be available to work 15-25 hours/week
- Intern must be available to work every day of CMA Fest: June 10-13, 2027
- Pay rate $12.50/hour
- Students are not required to receive academic credit for the internship. However, they are required to be pursuing any type of secondary or higher education, including an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a doctorate degree, a law degree, any type of certificate, etc. Students at colleges, universities, community colleges, junior colleges, trade schools, and vocational schools are all eligible.
- In an effort to provide this experience to as many students as possible, there is a one semester limit. Interns may not return for multiple semesters.
Below is a description of each departmental opportunity available in CMA's Spring 2027 internship program. Please indicate your top 3 departments of interest using the fields on the application.
Industry Relations & Philanthropy Intern
CMA Foundation Intern
Digital Marketing Intern
Communications Intern
Creative Intern
Brand Partnerships Intern
Insights Intern
Event Operations Intern
Business Affairs Intern
CMA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, genetic trait, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT CMA: CMA was founded over sixty years ago as a membership organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the reach of Country Music around the world. Our mission remains the same today as we serve thousands of members in forty countries. We strive daily to heighten the awareness of country music and support its ongoing growth both domestically and internationally.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY: CMA is committed to creating lasting change by nurturing an inclusive and equitable culture. By fostering these practices in all areas of our business, we will ensure the future of our industry. We celebrate the dedication of our staff, our membership and the industry in moving Country Music forward and are committed to offering education and resources to help ensure an equitable pipeline of opportunity that continues for years to come.
If you are interested in being part of the Spring 2027 Internship Program, please complete the application. If selected, we will contact you with the next steps.
If you have any questions about the application or the program, please email internships@cmaworld.com.
