2017 Summer CMA Internship Application

CMA is dedicated to bringing the poetry and emotion of Country Music to the world. We will continue the tradition of leadership and professionalism, promoting the music, and recognizing excellence in all its forms. While fostering a spirit of community and sharing, we will respect and encourage creativity and the unique contributions of all. CMA will be a place to have fun and celebrate success. We will take risks, embrace change, and always exceed the expectations of those we serve.

To qualify for an internship with the Country Music Association you must:

Be currently enrolled at an accredited college/university
Make a commitment of at least 15 hours per week (maximum 30 hours per week) Wage/Salary: Paid
Be at least 18 years old
Applicants are responsible for housing and transportation to and from internship

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Professional Summary

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MIN 15hrs / MAX 30hrs

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Select CMA department to see a job description:

Finance and Administration

The Finance and Administration Intern will be responsible for assisting the F and A department with a wide range of projects related to the Accounting cycle. The intern will also assist in with direct mail and completion of various administrative tasks.  As not only a Finance and Administration Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES
• Assist Finance Department with day-to-day operations
• Maintain accounts payable vendor files
• Perform data entry functions
• Assist with special projects
• Backup for Front Desk Reception
• May Assist with Music Fest ticketing or other duties related to Fest on an as needed basis

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in Mathematics, Accounting, Business,  
• Must be Junior or Senior in College
• Familiarity with basic Accounting terminology.
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Music industry familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Accounting software.
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Business Affairs

The Business Affairs Intern will be responsible for assisting the Business Affairs department in the research and administrative functions of the department.  This will be accomplished through developing, maintaining and expanding resource databases within the music industry. The intern will also assist in coordinating and implementing multiple projects, assist with direct mail and completion of various administrative tasks.  As not only a Business Affairs Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES
• Assists the Director of Business Affairs to complete all paperwork associated with the department (deal memos, contracts, financial paperwork, etc
• Inventorying and/or cataloging 
• Assists in music clearances 
• Assists with administrative support to the department including drafting business correspondence. Assists in the maintenance of Business Affairs department files in both electronic and hardcopy format.
• Participating in department meetings, shadowing managers, and attending executive level meetings
• Assists in research

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in Business Law or related field
• Must be Junior or Senior in College
• Familiarity with basic copyright terminology.
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Music industry familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Social media platforms, etc. preferred.
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Information Technology

The Information Technology Intern will be responsible for assisting the IT Department with a wide range of projects related to day-to-day IT operations, system maintenance and upgrades and some participation in special projects.  The intern will also be very involved in the IT preparation, load-in, support and load-out of all IT equipment and services associated with the CMA Music Festival.

JOB DUTIES
• Assist IT Department in day-to-day support and operations
• Maintain system updates for all workstations
• Assist with special projects
• Perform system configurations of new staff equipment
• Perform system configurations of Event loaner equipment
• Music Fest – assist with cabling, load-in, setup, on-site support, load-out

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in Information Technology/Networking  
• Familiarity with PC hardware, networking, communications
• Working knowledge of Windows 7/10, MS Office 2010/13, Office365
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail.
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Experience in setting up hardwire and wifi networks
• Understanding of basic IP Addressing
• Help Desk/End-user support experience in Windows and MS Office
• Experience in network cabling is a plus
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Know experience limitations and when to ask for assistance
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good judgement and decision making skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Event work requires both working indoors and outdoors in the elements
• Event work may require long work hours

Market Research

The Marketing Research Intern will be responsible for assisting the Market Research department in the development and implementation of market research initiative. This will be accomplished through developing, maintaining and expanding resource databases within the music industry. The intern will also assist in coordinating and implementing multiple projects, assist with direct mail and completion of various administrative tasks. As not only a Market Research Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES:
• Research design and data collection
• Consult with a wide range of internal clients to understand business needs
• Work with the Market Research Team to determine appropriate research methodologies to meet business needs
• Assist Market Research Analysts in executing surveys, in-depth interviews and secondary research activities
• Data analysis and reporting
• Develop actionable reports, presentations, etc. for business stakeholders
• Maintain library of research reports and articles
• Continuous learning and development
• Master industry-standard market research tools
• Develop connections between college coursework, research projects and strategic business decisions/actions

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Computer Science, Mathematics, Language 
• Must be Junior or Senior in College
• Familiarity with basic marketing terminology.
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Music industry familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Social media platforms, etc. preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Community Outreach

The Community Outreach Intern works closely with Community Outreach Manager (COM) and the Community Outreach Coordinator to plan and execute all Foundation and CMA EDU event logistics that occur during the internship period and additionally, provides on-going support to the CMA team as needed. These events include: CMA Music Festival, CMA Awards, CMA Songwriters Series, and CMA Country Christmas.  This relationship should be characterized by effective communication and willingness to aid and support the growth of the Foundation and the collegiate program, CMA EDU.

JOB DUTIES:
• CMA Foundation
o Data entry of grant applications in database
o Assist maintaining accurate and complete grant applications including collating information needed from the application for Board review 
o Participate in researching potential grant recipients 
o Assist Senior Manager of Community Outreach with travel arrangements for grant recipient events as needed
o Provide administrative assistance for CMA Foundation Board meetings
o Assist in communications (i.e. quarterly newsletter) 

• CMA EDU
o Assist with CMA EDU officer communications
o Assist with officer training and provide program support when necessary
o Provide resources to CMA EDU members when needed
o Assist with EDU expansion and new chapter support efforts moving forward
o Assist with monthly EDU conference calls 
o Assist with annual CMA EDU Executive Summit in July 
o Assist with EDU inquiries for potential new Chapters
o Coordinate all registration procedures including training officers, website update, promotional kits, etc.
o Develop calendars and posts for EDU social media accounts in collaboration the Community Outreach Coordinator. 

• Other CMA Activities
o Model cross-departmental and cross-entity collaboration on all support needs

• General Office
o Provides support, as needed, for various meetings, events and programs. This may include event logistics, volunteer recruitment and training, in-kind solicitations.
o Assists in completion of donor recognition letters on a weekly basis.
o Performs additional duties, as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION:
• Must be available for CMA Music Festival if Spring(June), CMA EDU Executive Summit for Summer(July), and CMA Awards if Fall(Nov.). NO EXCEPTIONS. 
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills. 
• Public speaking skills, a plus 
• Awareness and usage of all social media platforms
• Strong time-management, organizational and research skills. 
• Quick learner with the ability to self-motivate 
• Have strong computer skills, including strong experience in Microsoft Offices (i.e. Word, Excel) 
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or be a graduate of a college or university

Job Type: Part-time; Position will not exceed 20 hours per week.

Marketing

The Marketing Intern will be responsible for assisting the marketing department in developing and implementing ticket sales campaigns and ABC media campaigns for the CMA Music Festival and CMA Festival TV Special. This will be accomplished through developing, maintaining and expanding marketing channels/methodologies to the music industry. The intern will also assist in coordinating and implementing multiple projects, track and assess the value of marketing efforts, assist with promotion fulfillment and complete various administrative tasks.  As not only a Marketing Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES
• Learning online strategies and tactics
• Data analysis of Web Analytics for all CMA sites (i.e. CMAworld.com, CMAfest.com, CMAawards.com, etc.)
• Aggregating content for CMA’s email newsletter
• Updating CMA social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.
• Help with digital creative element tracing, execution and distribution to partners, sponsors, label/artist sites
• Assisting with partnership agreements for online elements
• Participation in meeting, discussion and developing traditional and online initiatives
• Assisting with survey/research efforts (partner recaps, radio markets, social recaps, competitor analysis, etc.)
• Update Marketing budgets and process department invoices
• Coordinating New Music Friday promotions
• Conducting contests, contacting winners and fulfilling prizing
• Tracking daily TV ratings for later competitor comparisons
• Administrative duties such as filing, copying, making phone calls, mailings, etc.
• Completing promotional merchandise mailings to television, radio, and online/digital partners
• Event production and support on-site at CMA Music Festival and the CMA Festival TV Special as assigned
• Assisting with social media promotions on-site and prior to the CMA Music Festival and the CMA Festival TV Special
• Assisting with marketing initiatives surrounding CMA Music Festival and the CMA Festival TV Special
• Assist with promotional tools for the CMA Festival TV Special

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Music Business, Communications, or related field
• Must be Junior or Senior in College (College credit not required)
• Familiarity with basic marketing terminology
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Music industry familiarity preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Photoshop, Social media platforms, etc. preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office
• During the festival time frame it can be physically demanding with long days spent on your feet moving around the 
  festival footprint.

Digital Marketing

The Digital Marketing Intern will be responsible for assisting the marketing department in the development and implementation of its marketing and public relations plans.  This will be accomplished through developing, maintaining and expanding marketing channels/methodologies to the music industry. The intern will also assist in coordinating and implementing multiple projects, track and assess value of PR, assist with direct mail and completion of various administrative tasks.  As not only a Marketing Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES
• Learning online strategies and tactics
• Data analysis of Web Analytics for all CMA sites (i.e. CMAworld.com, CMAfest.com, CMAawards.com, etc.)
• Aggregating content for CMA’s email newsletter
• Updating CMA social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
• Help with digital creative element tracing, execution and distribution to partners, sponsors, label/artist sites
• Assisting with sponsorship agreements for online elements
• Participation in meeting, discussion and developing traditional and online intiatives
• Assisting with survey/research efforts
• Administrative duties such as filing, copying, making phone calls, mailings, etc.
• Completing promotional merchandise mailings to television, radio, and online/digital partners
• Event production and support assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Computer Science, Mathematics, Language 
• Must be Junior or Senior in College
• Familiarity with basic marketing terminology.
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Music industry familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Photoshop, Social media platforms, etc. preferred.
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
•Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Awards and Industry Relations

Interns will work directly with the Awards & Industry Relations Department on all events that occur during the internship period.  These events include: CMA Music Festival, CMA Awards and CMA Country Christmas.  Other events that occur throughout the year include CMA Songwriter Series, #1 party set ups, CMA Board Meetings, Triple Play Awards, Hall of Fame Elections, CMA Awards Nominee Press Conference, etc. Specific duties assigned will be focused around the various events that occur during the internship.  As not only an Awards & Industry Relations Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES:
• Helping with CMA Fest Preparation
• Assist with Industry Events such as Country Radio Seminar, Tin Pan South, etc.
• Assist with CMA Volunteers
• #1 Single Parties
• Assist with Artist Performances and Membership Sign-Ups
• Assist with Member Recruitment
• Assist with Administrative Duties

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Specific Major may vary, however, candidate should have an intention of pursuing a career in the music industry. 
• Must be Junior or Senior in college.
• Familiarity with basic and strong communications terminology and skills.
• Music industry familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Creative Services

The summer semester Creative Services Intern will be responsible for assisting the Creative Services department in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations plans using a range of creative skills. The ideal candidate would be someone with an ability to write well, while also having creative skill and experience. This experience can include a mix of taking/editing photos, basic design skills and video production/editing. As not only a Marketing Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES
• Assist in a range of creative projects for CMA, including creating and managing digital content, editorial production, graphic design and video production and editing.
• Photography assistance, including use of basic Photoshop skills to prepare photos for use in creative work.
• Assist in managing creative work around the week of Country Music’s premiere live event, CMA Music Festival, which takes place every year in June in downtown Nashville.
• Occasionally using a DSLR camera to take photos and capture video.
• Working with all internal CMA departments to ensure that creative elements are captured, created and delivered on time.
• Updating CMA social networking sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
• Participation in meetings, discussions and developing traditional and online initiatives.
• Administrative duties such as filing, copying, making phone calls, mailings, etc.
• Event production and support assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Must be Junior or Senior in College
• Familiarity with basic marketing terminology.
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Music industry familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), Social media platforms, etc. also a plus

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Creative Services - VIDEO

The summer semester CMA Video Production/Editor Intern will assist the Creative Services department in support of the development and implementation of CMA’s marketing and public relations plans. The producer/editor intern’s primary role will be as producer and editor of videos throughout the summer semester.

JOB DUTIES
• Help coordinate and organize film projects and marketing videos; help out on various shoots as production assistant with audio, lighting, camera-work, logging, etc.; assist in various post-production efforts from editing to basic motion graphics.
• Assist in video and photo production/editing the week of Country Music’s premiere live event, CMA Music Festival, in June in downtown Nashville.
• Occasional assistance in Creative Services department taking photos, managing digital assets and basic graphic design.
• Participation in meetings, discussions and developing traditional and online initiatives.
• Administrative duties such as filing, copying, making phone calls, mailings, etc.
• Additional live event video production and support.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• A strong knowledge of video production and post-production (i.e., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.).
• Preferably a Junior or Senior in College.
• Ability to juggle multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to details.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Social media platforms, etc. also a plus.
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Communications and Media Relations

The Communications Intern will assist the department in coordinating and implementing multiple projects including: communications, media relations, track and assess value of PR, assist with direct mail and completion of various administrative tasks. As not only a Communications Intern, this position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES
• Administrative duties such as filing, copying, making phone calls, etc.
• Completing mass mailings to the media 
• Research fact as needed for press releases and additional materials
• Monitor media coverage of CMA events using Meltwater and TVEyes software
• Monitor media coverage of the Country Music industry for potential social media use
• Maintain magazine database tracking mainstream coverage of Country Music artists
• Proofread CMA Close Up Magazine
• Continually update online press release archives
• Regularly communicate with CMA EDU Vice Presidents of Communication and work with CMA Communications Manager to maximize media opportunities
• Assist in duties associated with CMA Music Festival as needed, including gathering and packing supplies, creating media and publicist kits, credential pickup, and on-site media escorting.
• Assist with annual press conference announce the new class of Country Music Hall of Fame inductees
• Onsite assistance for ancillary media events, including but not limited to CMA Songwriters Series and CMA Foundation
• Assist the Communications Department with tasks assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in Communications, Public Relations or related field
• Must be junior or senior in college and receiving academic credit
• Familiarity with basic media writing skills and terminology
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in special event development, execution and evaluation 
• Music Industry familiarity preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Social media platforms etc.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Familiarity with AP style
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Great organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (up to 50 lbs.)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office

Strategic Partnerships

The Strategic Partnerships Intern will learn about the value exchange between the parties involved in a strategic partnership and sponsorship, value propositions, and account management. Interns will be responsible for assisting the Strategic Partnerships department in the development and management of brand partner and sponsor relationships at the CMA Music Festival, including on-site production and activation management. The Strategic Partnerships Intern will also assist in the development of CMA events, communications, and promotional materials that support CMA’s effort to not only “sell” CMA properties but also to educate brands and brand agencies about the opportunities and benefits of working with the Country Music format.

JOB DUTIES
• Support corporate database and maintain contact list by updating regularly 
• Help in tracking current partner status, implementing partnership deliverables, and planning for future sponsor related activations at CMA properties - particularly as it pertains to the CMA Music Festival and CMA Partner Luncheon
• May be responsible for on-site program issues and decision making at the CMA Music Festival
• Support Business Affairs with partner/sponsor contract data entry and preparation of department and partner invoices
• Assist with developing pitch decks & proposals for prospective partners
• Aid with gathering materials for the CMA Music Festival sponsor recaps
• Maintain scheduling and collaboration with other CMA departments as needed
• Assist with pre-event coordination; advancing information, requesting information, pre-event logistics, and set-up for the CMA Partner Luncheon and all other events leading up to the CMA Music Festival
• Generate leads for possible partnership opportunities
• General department administrative functions as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Major should be in marketing, sales, or advertising
• Must be Junior or Senior in College
• Familiarity with basic marketing terminology
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the music industry is a bonus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, social media platforms, etc. preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously while using sound judgement
• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of priority and follow-through
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and remain extremely organized
• Respectful and professional behavior and possess integrity and positive demeanor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting in an office at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping

Live Events

Interns will work directly with the Live Events Department on all events that occur during the internship period. The main events include: CMA Music Festival. Other events that occur throughout the year include; CMA Songwriter Series, CMA Board Meetings, Triple Play Awards, Hall of Fame Nominee Announcements, etc. Specific duties assigned will be focused around the various events that occur during the internship.  This position may rotate with other departments due to the nature of business need.

JOB DUTIES
• Report directly to Sr. Manager of Live Events but will work directly with all other positions within the department and potentially key contract labor positions.  
• Assist with various event logistics in advance and on-site related to all areas of the CMA Music Festival (i.e. parking, credentials, signage, etc.).
• Maintain up-to-date event documents for distribution related to the specified events 
• Procure and organize supplies for events 
• Remain updated on industry trends through research
• Support and perform administrative duties
• Help create program recap and presentations

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Specific Major may vary, however, candidate should have some sort of event driven experience apart from any communication, PR or marketing duties.   
• Must be Junior or Senior in College
• Familiarity with basic and strong communications terminology and skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Music industry familiarity preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office
 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Spring Position is required to stay through mid-late June – or at least one week after the completion of the CMA Music Festival.
• Ability to handle confidential information as it relates to CMA 
• Strong attention to detail.  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Display respectful behavior and possess integrity
• Display professional and positive demeanor
• Good decision making skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of objects (up to 50 pounds)
• Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
• Work is performed in an office
• During events, must be able to stand for long hours – especially during CMA Music Festival.  Duties will take intern to a variety of locations and in various weather elements.

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