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Public Relations & Advertising Careers

Public Relations & Advertising is one of the most fast-paced, exciting segments of the music industry. Learn how these pros use their creative and communicative skills to get artists in front of fans.
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Music Journalist

 Music Journalists write music criticism and music news for print, online, and broadcast media. Learn More Avg. Salary: $40,662 Salary Range: $26K-$76K Alt Titles: Writer, Journalist, Reporter, Music Critic
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Music Critic

 Music Critics interview Musicians and review live performances and recorded albums for print or online media outlets. Learn More Avg. Salary: $52,608 Salary Range: $10K-$221K Alt Titles: Music Writer
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Publicist

 Creates press kits, writes press releases, and contacts media to secure coverage for artists and albums. Learn More Avg. Salary: $47,139 Salary Range: $35K - $64K Alt Titles: Press Agent, PR Person, Staff Publicist
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Music Photographer

 A Music Photographer shoots live concerts, musician portraits and band promo photos. Learn More Avg. Salary: $44,452 Salary Range: $12K-$105K Alt Titles: Concert Photographer, House Photographer, Photographer
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Music Blogger

 A Music Blogger writes breaking music news stories to be posted on an online music blog. Learn More Avg. Salary: $32,802 Salary Range: $17K-$56K Alt Titles: Music Writer, Music Reporter, Contributor, Staff Writer
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Tour Publicist

 Tour Publicists work to secure regional interviews, show previews and concert reviews for every stop on an artist’s tour. Learn More Avg. Salary: $47,139 Salary Range: $35K - $64K Alt Titles: Publicist
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Public Relations Counselor

 Public Relations Counselors write press releases, pitch stories to media, and schedule and coordinate interviews. Learn More Avg. Salary: $54,679 Salary Range: $50K - $80K Alt Titles: P.R. Counselor, Publicist