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Creative Roles
Areas
  • Artist
  • Songwriter
  • Musician
  • Producer
  • Film and TV writer
  • Merchandise designer
  • Stylist
  • A&R (Artists and Repertoire) director
  • Music supervisor
  • Creative director/Music publisher
Employers
  • Music publishing firms
  • Talent agencies
  • Independent/Freelance work
  • Record labels
  • TV/Film production studios
  • Video game designers/Producers
  • Merchandising companies
Sample occupations
  • Complete entertainment internships.
  • Volunteer for industry events and nonprofit benefits.
  • Conduct informational interviews with people in jobs of interest, and build a strong network of contacts.
  • Organize songwriting sessions with other students.
  • Join local entertainment organizations.
  • Practice your craft. Sing, write, and play as often as possible.
  • Study songs. Listen to a wide variety of genres.
Technical Roles
Areas
  • Recording studio management
  • Audio engineer
  • Audio/Sound designer
  • Broadcast audio engineer
  • Record/Video/TV production crew
  • Stage design
  • Lighting design
  • Radio
Employers
  • Record labels
  • Recording studios
  • Audio equipment manufacturers/Dealers
  • TV/Film production studios
  • Video game designers/Producers
  • Independent/Freelance work
  • Audio/Video production companies
Sample occupations
  • Work for a campus or local radio station.
  • Gain experience by working at a local venue, recording studio, music festival, or by travelling with a tour.
  • Produce a local band or artist’s record.
  • Work in an audio equipment rental/sales store to learn more about equipment and maintaining it.
  • Conduct informational interviews with people in jobs of interest, and build a strong network of contacts.
  • Join local entertainment organizations.
Marketing and Promotion
Areas
  • Radio/Concert promotion
  • Digital marketing/New media/Social media
  • Marketing
  • Public relations/Media relations
  • Music journalism
  • Event planning
  • Sales and distribution
Employers
  • Record labels
  • Music publishing firms
  • Performance rights organizations (PROs)
  • Artist management firms
  • Corporate marketing/advertising agencies
  • Independent/Freelance work
  • Media outlets
Sample occupations
  • Complete and excel in entertainment internships.
  • Volunteer for industry events and nonprofit benefits.
  • Work for a campus or local radio station.
  • Take courses in marketing, public relations, and others related to entertainment.
  • Increase digital marketing and technology skills by taking additional courses in graphic design and web design.
  • Promote campus events online through digital marketing and social media.
  • Get involved with campus student activity boards or student unions.
  • Conduct informational interviews with people in jobs of interest, and build a strong network of contacts.
  • Join local entertainment organizations.
  • Acquire sales experience inside or outside of the industry.
  • Write blogs/articles/press releases for school publications, events, and student organizations.

General information and strategies

  • Finding positions in the music industry requires a combination of talent, training, connections and some luck. Perseverance is required!
  • As an undergraduate, gain as much experience as possible, paid or unpaid, through college and local organizations.
  • Confidence, personality, a positive attitude, and a love of music are important to success in many arenas of music.
  • Learn basic tools of self-promotion.
  • Performers often travel frequently and should be flexible regarding their work schedules.
  • Organize songwriting sessions with other students.
  • Join local entertainment organizations.
  • Practice your craft. Sing, write, and play as often as possible.
  • Study songs. Listen to a wide variety of genres.
  • Work for a campus or local radio station.
  • Work in an audio equipment rental/sales store to learn more about equipment and maintaining it.