Marketing Temp

The Country Music Association (CMA) is hiring a temp position on the Marketing team to support needs leading up to, during and after CMA Fest 2025. Responsibilities vary from planning rundowns and organizing assets for stage screens, reviewing assets and correcting specs, on-site festival screens support, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

This position is from April 1 through June 12, 2025, based in Nashville, TN, and requires up to approximately 32 hours of work per week, preferably in-person Tuesday through Thursday but can be remote for a percentage of time if needed. More hours will be needed and must be in-person fully week of CMA Fest, June 2nd – 8th. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour inclusive of taxes and fees with the opportunity for overtime pay week of CMA Fest.

CMA believes in and expects all staff to act in alignment with its core values of collaboration: exhibiting a team-oriented focus, practicing active listening, demonstrating empathy; being solution-minded: proactively identifying problems and potential solutions; and commitment: exhibiting tenacity, engagement, and passion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist to manage CMA Fest daytime and nighttime stage screens content for all stages
  • Build and manage rundowns for every set break on every stage
  • Track and deliver contractual sponsor obligations
  • Assist manage stage screens content vendor(s)
  • Create/edit graphics using Adobe Photoshop
  • Knowledge of digital export operations and work in Adobe Premiere/Media Encoder. Transcode 1080p, 1080i, and Pro Res videos
  • Ability to troubleshoot and communicate or perform technical changes necessary in the above systems
  • Collaborate with stage managers and other event production staff on instructions for video with audio content versus graphic content
  • Assist with on-site oversight and troubleshooting of stage screens
• Administrative tasks as assigned to support the Marketing team
  • Organizing credential, meal and parking logistics for external team members Schedule meetings and circulate calendar appointments
    Take notes and outline action items

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience in marketing, digital, and/or event production in the music industry or related field
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and its suite of products including Outlook, Teams,
  OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience using and editing in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, and familiar with Pro Res videos

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in either a team or individually
• Must have strong written communication and proofreading/edits skills
• Strong understanding of marketing concepts, terms and general practices and willingness to learn more
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, reorganize and adapt to change
• Ability to utilize independent judgement in areas of responsibility
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work select evenings and weekends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds
• Work is typically performed in an office
• Frequent computer use

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.

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.