Careers in Music Business/Management
Below are some of the many careers a music business/management major can pursue.
Visit Berklee's Career Communities site to explore more roles by community, industry, program, or location.
A&R Administrator
Also Called
A&R Administration Manager, Operations Coordinator, Recording Coordinator, Studio Production Administrator
A&R Executive (Music Publishing)
Also Called
Creative Director (Music Publishing), VP of Creative Affairs, Songwriter A&R, Music Publishing Executive
A&R Executive (Record Label)
Also Called
A&R Director, VP of Artist & Repertoire, Talent Scout, Record Label A&R
A&R Research
Also Called
A&R Data Analyst, A&R Scout (Data Focus), Music Research Specialist, Label Analytics Manager
Administrative Assistant
Also Called
Executive Assistant, Department Coordinator, Office Administrator
AI/Metadata Tagging Specialist
Also Called
Music Metadata Architect, Content Ingestion Specialist, Asset Tagging Lead, Algorithmic Data Curator
Related to
Algorithmic Curation Analyst
Also Called
Streaming Curation Data Scientist, Algorithmic Curation Manager, DSP Recommendation Strategist, Music Analytics Engineer
Related to
Artist Advocacy Manager
Also Called
Policy and Artist Advocacy Director, Creative Rights Manager, Music Union Liaison, Artist Relations and Policy Advocate
Related to
Artist Development Specialist
Also Called
Creative Coach, Artist Development Manager, Brand Integration Specialist, Talent Incubator Director
Related to
Artist Manager
Also Called
Talent Manager, Band Manager, Manager, Personal Manager
Artist Relations Manager
Also Called
Artist Relations Manager, Talent Relations Coordinator, Brand Liaison Specialist
Arts and Entertainment Accountant
Also Called
Production Accountant, Entertainment Controller, Media Accounting Specialist, Studio Finance Manager
Blockchain Music Rights Consultant
Also Called
Emerging digital Music Strategist, Smart Contract Rights Analyst, digital Music Consultant, Digital Asset Rights Lead
Related to
Brand Integration Specialist
Also Called
Product Placement Coordinator, Content Integration Lead, Commercial Brand Producer
Related to
Brand Manager
Also Called
Product Manager (Label), Artist Brand Manager, Release Marketing Manager, Label Marketing Lead
Related to
Business Manager & Controller
Also Called
Symphony Business Manager; Orchestra Business Manager; Theater Business Manager; Controller; Chief Financial Officer
Related to
College Marketing Representative
Also Called
College Marketing Rep, Campus Brand Ambassador, Label Rep (University Track), Regional Promotion Coordinator
Concert Hall Marketing Director
Also Called
Venue Marketing Director, Performing Arts Marketing Manager, Theatre Marketing Lead, Concert Venue Promoter
Concert Promoter
Also Called
Live Music Promoter, Talent Buyer, Concert Producer
Concert/Event Producer
Also Called
Live Performance Producer, Live Show Producer, Event Coordinator
Related to
Development Associate
Also Called
Development Officer, Fundraiser, Grant Writer,
Digital Content Producer
Also Called
Content Creator, Freelance Writer, Social Media Content Producer
Director of Publicity
Also Called
PR Director, Publicity Director, Head of Publicity
Entertainment Attorney
Also Called
Entertainment Lawyer, Music Lawyer
Event Operations Coordinator
Also Called
Director of Event Operations, Events Coordinator
Festival Director
Also Called
Festival Organizer, Festival Producer
Field Merchandiser
Also Called
Merchandising Representative, Retail Field Representative, Field Marketing Rep, Brand Merchandiser, Point-of-Sale (POS) Specialist
General Manager (Orchestra)
Also Called
Orchestra Manager
Higher Education Administrator
Also Called
Academic Administrator; College/University/Conservatory Staff; Dean
Related to
Independent Radio Promoter
Also Called
Independent Record Promoter, Radio Plugger, Freelance Radio Promotions Manager, 3rd Party Tracking Specialist
Licensing Representative
Also Called
Licensing Agent, Licensing Sales Representative, Licensing Rep
Marketing Manager
Also Called
Digital Marketing Manager, Advertising Executive, Advertising Account Manager
Marketing Representative
Also Called
Marketing Rep, Label Representative, Field Marketing Rep, Brand Ambassador, Regional Marketer
Music Contractor
Also Called
Orchestra contractor, studio contractor, musical matchmaker, session contractor, theatrical contractor
Related to
Music Coordinator
Also Called
Music Supervision Assistant; Film & TV Music Coordinator; Sync Clearance Assistant, and Video Game Music Coordinator Music Supervisor
Related to
Music Journalist/Editor (Business Focus)
Also Called
Music Critic, Music Blogger, Music Reporter, Music Writer
Music Merchandiser
Also Called
Merch Designer, Celebrity Merchandiser
Music Programmer (Radio/Streaming Service)
Also Called
Radio music director, streaming playlist curator, station programmer, music coordinator MD; Music Curator
Related to
Music Publisher
Also Called
Music Publishing Executive, Publisher
Producer (Film, Television, and Theater)
Also Called
Line Producer, Creative Producer, Supervising Producer, Associate Producer
Program Director (Radio)
Also Called
P. D., Chief Content Officer, Content Director
Project Manager
Also Called
Titles vary by employer and specialty.
Promotion Manager
Also Called
Radio Promotion Manager, Regional Promotion Manager
Publicist
Also Called
Press Agent, Public Relations Counselor
Record Company Executive
Also Called
Music Executive
Social Media Manager
Also Called
Social Media Officer, Community Manager, Digital Communications Specialist, Online Brand Ambassador, Social Media Specialist, Social Media Marketer
Related to
Song Plugger
Also Called
Independent Song Plugger, Professional Manager
Talent Buyer
Also Called
Venue Programmer, Concert Buyer, Festival Curator, Promoter Talent Buyer
Venue Manager
Also Called
Concert Hall Manager; Club Manager; Facility Manager; Facility Director; Theater Manager; Arena Director