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Ever dreamed of rocking the radio airwaves as a DJ or creating compelling video art for an artist's live show? Discover Radio & Television careers in the music industry.
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Music Director with headphones around her neck in the on-air studio at the radio station

Music Director

A radio station’s Music Director chooses songs for airplay. Learn More Avg. Salary: $43,098 Salary Range: $24K-$55K Alt Titles: Radio Music Director, MD
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Radio DJ

A Radio DJ plays music on-air, talks to listeners, and discusses current events, music, news, or other subjects on broadcast, internet, and satellite radio stations. They also interview artists... Learn More Avg. Salary: $53,580 Salary Range: $19K-$105K Alt Titles: Radio Host, On Air Personality, Radio Personality, DJ, Disc Jockey, Radio Announcer
Jingle writer composing a guitar tune in his home recording studio

Jingle Writer

Writes music for commercials. Learn More Avg. Salary: $56,980 Salary Range: $36K-$89K Alt Titles: Commercial Jingle Composer, Jingle Composer
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Promotion Manager

Promotion Managers serve as the head of the radio promotions department and are in charge of netting radio airplay for the label’s artists. Learn More Avg. Salary: $78,787 Salary Range: $53K - $115K Alt Titles: Radio Promotion Manager, Record Promoter, Radio Promoter, Director of Radio Promotions
Program Director talking to DJ in the radio station studio

Program Director

The Program Director manages and schedules station programming, and oversees the station’s various departments and staff. Learn More Avg. Salary: $81,195 Salary Range: $48K - $132K Alt Titles: PD
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Video Jockey

Video Jockeys create video content and curate video playlists for concert performances, DJ nights, and live events. Learn More Avg. Salary: $23,629 Salary Range: $19K-$34K Alt Titles: VJ, Video Jock
Licensing Representative listening to music on her desktop computer

Licensing Representative

Licensing Representatives pitch music in their catalog for use in film, TV, commercials, movie trailers, and video games. Learn More Avg. Salary: $38,431 Salary Range: $28K-$53K Alt Titles: Licensing Consultant, Music Licensing Coordinator
Production Music Writer working in his recording studio

Production Music Writer

Writes music that is usually licensed or sold to a Production Music Library. This music is then placed into TV shows, commercials, and films. The music composer generally splits their earnings with... Learn More Avg. Salary: $56,980 Salary Range: $36K - $89K Alt Titles: TV Music Writer, Commercial Music Writer, Film Music Composer, Music Producer, Jingle Writer
Promotion Staffer on the phone in her office

Promotion Staffer

Works to get radio airplay for a label’s artists and sets up any on-air performances or promotional giveaways. Learn More Salary Range: $27,000 to $65,000+ Alt Titles: Record Promoter, Radio Promoter
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