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Music Journalism Careers

Music Journalists always have the scoop. Learn how to build a career interviewing bands, breaking news stories, and reviewing albums.
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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 Historian

Music Historians research and write about musicians, instruments and musical genres in historical context. Learn More Avg. Salary: $52,471 Salary Range: $40K-$91K Alt Titles: Musicologist, Historian
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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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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