Jobs & Internships
Throughout our almost-60 year history, the Academy of Country Music has always proudly stood as a progressive, welcoming organization for all, most recently through our active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Indeed, the official mission statement of our DEI Task Force reads, “The Academy of Country Music is relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups, encompassing but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, LatinX and Women in the Country Music industry, from the boardroom to the stage.”
We truly take that to heart and aim to keep it top-of-mind in everything we do, particularly in terms of recruitment, employment, and staff retention.
The Academy of Country Music provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Openings
There are no job openings at this time.
Internships
The 2026 ACM internship application is now open. We are looking for bright, fun, hard-working students who love Country Music and want to see the music entertainment business first-hand.
Positions available include: Social Media, Creative Content, Industry Relations & Awards, Live Events & Production, Strategic Partnerships, Graphic Design, Administration & Operations, Accounting & Finance, and ACM Lifting Lives. See below a description for each and how to apply.
The ACM Social Media Intern will gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and community engagement. Working closely with the Marketing & Creative/Content team, the intern will help support social strategy, content production, live event coverage, and fan engagement initiatives across ACM’s digital channels. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The Creative/Content Intern will support the creative team in day-to-day production efforts. Responsibilities include assisting with photography, videography, and editing projects, as well as providing general support across shoots and creative initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in the full creative process, from concept through final delivery. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The Partnerships Intern will gain exposure to how national partnerships are structured, activated, and measured, while supporting the team that drives key brand relationships for ACM. This internship offers hands-on experience in brand integration, sponsorship fulfillment, and event execution within the country music industry. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The Live Events and Production Intern will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of many facets of the 61 Annual ACM Awards & ACM Lifting Lives Events including venue logistics, signage, master schedule, sponsor fulfillment, red carpet, offsite office layouts, credentials, security, volunteers, and ancillary events at all venues. This role offers hands-on experience in all aspects of event management and production, from logistics and vendor coordination to on-site support and post-event analysis. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The Industry Relations & Awards Intern will assist the department with tasks surrounding the membership application and renewal period, board and committee meetings, database/CRM updates and maintenance, ongoing membership benefits and programming, award eligibility tracking, artist gifting program, ticketing, and all industry relations efforts, as well as act as a liaison when needed with board members, VIP donors/sponsors, charity beneficiaries, nominees, members, etc. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The Graphic Design Intern will assist with the creation and adaptation of visual assets to support organizational needs. Responsibilities include updating, resizing, and designing graphics for various platforms, as well as collaborating with internal departments and external vendors. This role provides practical experience in applying design skills to real-world projects in a professional environment. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The Administrative Assistant & Operations Intern will play a vital role in supporting ACM’s day-to-day administrative functions and operational projects. This role is perfect for a student or early-career professional interested in gaining hands-on experience in entertainment operations, nonprofit management, and event administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about both organizational efficiency and the country music industry. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The ACM Lifting Lives Intern will assist ACM Lifting Lives (ACM LL) team with the planning and delivery on a number of ACM Lifting Lives ventures, including, but not limited to, supporting the keynote ACM Lifting Lives Fundraising Event during ACM Awards week, the ACM Awards Show and other ACM Lifting Lives events, fundraising efforts, and administrative duties in Nashville and on-site for Awards week in TBA location. To learn more and apply, click HERE.
The Accounting & Finance Intern will receive hands-on experience in day-to-day accounting operations, exposure to investment tracking, and an opportunity to contribute to financial process improvement in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. To learn more and apply, click HERE.