Music Journalism Job Description
Music journalists write news stories about singers, musicians and the music industry for all types and sizes of publications, ranging from specialty outlets, including "Rolling Stone" to local and regional newspapers. Like all journalists, they are expected to adhere to certain ethical and research standards.
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Education
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Most music journalists have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English or Creative Writing. A degree is not required, however, and some people transition from careers in associated fields, such as editing or public relations.
Work
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Music journalists have a high degree of job independence, but work on strict deadlines and often with little time to complete a task. They coordinate daily with music publicists and managers in order to schedule interviews with artists.
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Income
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Most music journalists make between $30,000 and $50,000 per year. Freelance writers earn between 10 cents and $1 per word, depending on the size of the publication. Other benefits include free music and free entry to events, such as concerts, video tapings and awards shows.
Music Criticism
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In addition to traditional journalism, many music journalists work as music critics. Critics review albums and concerts while writing about artistic and creative considerations.
New Media
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With the emergence of electronic "new media," some music journalists are turning to blogs and other online publications as outlets for their work.
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Resources
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