Example Careers in Contemporary Writing and Production
Below are some of the many careers a contemporary writing and production major can pursue.
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Arranger
Also Called
Music Arranger
Assistant to the Composer
Also Called
Composer's Assistant, Composer Tech, Tech Assistant
Composer (Concert and Stage)
Also Called
Classical Composer, Jazz Composer, Opera Composer
Composer (Film)
Also Called
Film Composer, Film Scorer
Composer (Television)
Also Called
Television Composer, Film and TV Composer
Copyist (Concert and Stage)
Also Called
Music Prep
Freelance Composer
Also Called
Music Library Composer, Custom Music Composer, Advertising Music Composer, Production Music Writer, General Business Composer
Librettist
Also Called
Book Writer, Dramatist
Lyricist
Also Called
Lyric Writer
Music Producer
Also Called
Record Producer, Producer
Performing Songwriter
Also Called
Artist Songwriter, Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter-Producer
Also Called
Beat Maker, Producer
Staff Writer
Also Called
Staff Songwriter
Technology Trainer/Specialist
Also Called
Product Representative
Top-Line Songwriter
Also Called
Top-liner, Vocal Producer
Transcriber
Also Called
Music Transcriber, Music Transcriptionist