Careers in Music Business Management
You have choices when considering a music business management career. You can enjoy your creative side while using business skills in music marketing. Career choices include an artist & repertoire manager, a concert hall manager, a music regional sales manager and a music festival production coordinator. Work settings include record labels, music publishers and independent firms.
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Artist & Repertoire Manager
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An artist & repertoire manager listens to artists and decides if a record label should sign them. Record label executives must recognize potential profits before signing an artist. These music professionals travel to talent shows or invite artists to the recording studio. Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in music management, with courses in business law, and experience working with entertainers. You work nontraditional hours, including weekends. As of June 2010, according to Career Builder Salary, an A&R manager earns an average annual salary of $47,741.
Concert Hall Manager
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A concert hall manager performs administrative duties, including maintaining rental agreements and auditioning potential performers. Employers hire concert hall managers with a bachelor's degree in business administration or in music with a business-related concentration. You need knowledge of business marketing, promotions and business communications. Some concert hall managers work other music-related jobs, such as music promotions. As of June 2010, according to Career Builder Salary, a concert hall manager earns an average annual salary of $52,550.
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Music Regional Sales Manager
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A music regional sales manager supervises a record label's music distribution to retail outlets. You design and control sales campaigns to increase territory. Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in music with business courses, including accounting and principles of marketing. You keep abreast of music market conditions and trends. As of June 2010, according to Simply Hired, a music regional sales manager earns an average annual salary of $66,000.
Music Festival Production Coordinator
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A music festival production coordinator helps organizations with for-profit or fund-raising events. You meet with an organization's representatives, confirm the budget and verify the festival's location. You hire performers and choose food or music vendors. Some employers hire candidates with a music degree with a business management concentration. A business law class helps you when completing and signing vendor contracts. As of June 2010, according to Simply Hired, a music festival production coordinator earns an average annual salary of $26,000.
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