1 Accountant Admin & IT A music organisation accountant is a qualified professional responsible for record keeping associated with income and expenditure, the preparation of accounts and tax information and for preparing company returns and other financial data. 2 Agent Business & Management Agents in the music industry are employed by performers or by their managers to represent their client performers, supplying their artists for corporate, public and private events and interfacing to publicists and PR officers. 3 Artist And Repertoire Executive Business & Management A&R executives are responsible to music organisations for talent scouting, negotiating contracts and overseeing the development of recording artists and songwriters. They also liaise between artists and record companies for all activity involving artists up to the point of music release. 4 Artistic Director Production Artistic directors in music parallel the work of artistic directors in theatre, ballet and modern dance. They are responsible for making the creative decisions associated with large-scale live performances, ensure that bands and ensembles maintains their artistic vision and repertoire. 5 Booking Agent Admin & IT Booking agents, also known as bookers or in-house promoters, book performers for one or more specific music venues for which they work as an employee or as a self-employed consultant. Most booking agents do this on a part-time basis and many are musicians. 6 Box Office Agent Admin & IT Box office staff work in cinemas, theatres and concert halls. They are responsible for taking bookings and payments for tickets. Box office staff also arrange for group visits and discounts and advise on seating for people with disabilities or special needs. 7 Busker Performance Buskers perform music on the streets, usually at regular locations outside or inside shopping centres. Their income is in the form of voluntary donations from passers-by. Depending on local by-laws, buskers may be licenced or unlicensed and subject to a variety of restrictions. 8 Choreographer Production Choreographers create routines and movement sequences for singers, musicians and dancers to perform at live music events, in film, video and television studios, and for live streaming on the internet. 9 Classical Musician Performance Classical musicians perform, compose or conduct classical music. They are trained to an extremely high standard in vocals or in one or more instruments. They may also record classical music, undertake session work for backing tracks, conduct performances and/or write music. 10 Community Musician Performance Community musicians work with individuals or groups in the community to make music, functioning as a cross between community development workers and music tutors, with a responsibility to achieve social goals through musical activity. 11 Composer Production Music composers write new scores for individuals, groups and orchestras. They apply knowledge of musical elements such as rhythm, melody and texture to their work. Some composers also write songs and lyrics. 12 Conductor Performance Conductors help vocal and instrumental ensembles to interpret and perform pieces of music. They prepare a musical score based on their idea of how the music should sound and lead an ensemble in its performance, ensuring that members play and sing well together. 13 Disk Jockey Performance A disk jockey (DJ) plays recorded music, normally at a nightclub, bar, private party or broadcast media, using vinyl records, CDs, tapes or digital audio files. The traditional setup includes physical media and turntables, although many now use CDJs or digital mixing software.
14 Education Staff Worker Education & Training Education staff workers in the music sector support the work of teachers and development officers with the public. They work in music-related venues and at special events to enable visitors to ensure an educational experience. 15 Entertainer Performance Musical entertainers perform up-beat and crowd-pleasing music - often covers of well-known and wellliked songs - to audiences at live and recorded events. Unlike singer-songwriters, whose driving force is to perform their own music, the driver for entertainers is to entertain. 16 Event Production Assistant Business & Management Event production assistants support production managers in the management of live music events such as concerts and festivals. They help co-ordinate and organise stage management, promotion, performers, vendors, security and others involved in the music events. 17 Graphic designer PR, Sales & Marketing Graphic designers work for artists, venues, record companies and other organisations to produce graphical material for PR, sales and marketing. The designer's output may include logos, posters, flyers, banners, online graphics and other material for publicity and promotion. 18 Instrument And Audio Equipment Distributor PR, Sales & Marketing Musical instrument and audio equipment distributors ensure that these products are made available to retail stores from instrument makers and factories, handling locally source and imported products. They also inform retailers on the availability of instrument and equipment. 19 Instrument Coach Education & Training Instrument coaches work with individuals or groups to improve their clients' technique and level of competence on a given instrument or group of related instruments with which the coach is a virtuoso performer. They are distinguished from music teachers by their level of specialism. 20 Instrument Maker Production Musical instrument makers produce and maintain instruments, many also carrying out repair work. They usually produce a range of instruments, while specialising in a single instrument or an entire class such as reeds, or brass. A maker of stringed instruments is known as a luthier. 21 Instrument Repairer And Tuner Production Musical instrument repairers and tuners maintain instruments and other musical equipment, giving the items a high and reliable sound quality. They usually work on a wide range of instruments, while specialising in a single instrument or an entire class such as reeds or brass. 22 IT Technician Admin & IT Music IT technicians install, operate and maintain a variety of IT software and computerised equipment used in music production, recording and broadcasting. Music IT technicians can work in music production, film production, radio or television broadcasting and live presentations. 23 Journalist Production A music journalist is a journalist specialising in matters relating to music issues, performers, music events and music news. The output of music journalists appears in print media and in webzines and other online media. 24 Lecturer Education & Training Music lecturers work in the education and training sectors, teaching FE college and university students the theory and practice of vocal and instrumental music. Music lecturers are highly qualified and usually specialise in one aspect of the music business. 25 Licensing And Royalty Collector Admin & IT Licensing and royalty collection staff officers in the music industry are employed by the managers of highearning performers, songwriters and record companies to collect royalties owed to them and their clients. 26 Lifestyle Manager PR, Sales & Marketing A lifestyle manager is someone who provides priority access to products and services on behalf of private and corporate clients, using specialist knowledge, commercial deals and personal contacts. In the music world, this can mean event tickets, access to artists, VIP entry, etc.
27 Lighting Designer Engineering & Operations Lighting designers are responsible for the artistic design of the lighting and associated effects for a live or recorded event. This may be a separate role for major events, with lighting engineers and technicians delivering the design, or may be one part of the lighting engineer's role. 28 Lighting Engineer Engineering & Operations Lighting engineers set up and operate the lighting and associated equipment for live and recorded events. At larger events, they work with lighting designers, lighting technicians and riggers. At small events, lighting engineers may perform all of these roles. 29 Lighting Technician Engineering & Operations Lighting technicians help to rig and operate lighting equipment for live and recorded events. Working directly for lighting engineers, they ensure that lighting operations function as planned. For small events, lighting engineers take on this role. 30 Manager Business & Management Music managers promote and plan the careers of performers and others working in the music industry. They work with agents, promoters, publicists and PR managers to market and promote their client, represent them to the media and help them to further their careers. 31 Marketing Assistant PR, Sales & Marketing Marketing managers and assistants develop and implement marketing plans that help performing artists and music organisations to increase popularity in terms of music sales, attendance figures and brand image. 32 Marketing Manager PR, Sales & Marketing Marketing managers and assistants develop and implement marketing plans that help performing artists and music organisations to increase popularity in terms of music sales, attendance figures and brand image. 33 Marketing Manager PR, Sales & Marketing Marketing Managers in the music industry design and implement marketing plans that help artists and organisations to increase popularity in terms of music sales, attendance figures and brand image. They devise promotional events, giveaways, sponsorships and partnerships. 34 Mentor Education & Training A mentor is someone who works, usually for a music organisation, to guide artists through the music world and to provide advice as needed. Many mentors are unpaid volunteers, others are professionally employed by charities, social enterprises, etc. 35 Office Administrator Admin & IT An administrator works for a music organisation, performing day-to-day administrative functions such as answering phone calls, emails and messages, office management, completing licensing and royalty forms and generally assisting the management team of the organisation. 36 Plugger PR, Sales & Marketing Music pluggers work on behalf of performers and record companies in order to get performers seen and heard. They identify the best radio and tv stations, magazines, webzines and online streamers to get new music products noticed for their clients and encourage them to co-operate. 37 PR Officer PR, Sales & Marketing PR officers work in the PR department of a music company or other organisation, for a consultancy that looks after PR for multiple clients, or freelance. They plan PR strategies and campaigns, monitor public and media responses, and supervise the work of publicists. 38 Producer Production Producers and their production engineers assist solo artists, bands and other ensembles to produce sound recordings. Producers work within a budget to plan and manage the recording and can be responsible for much of the creative style of the final product. 39 Production Engineer Production Producers and their production engineers assist solo artists, bands and other ensembles to produce sound recordings. Producers work within a budget to plan and manage the recording and can be responsible for much of the creative style of the final product.
40 Production manager Business & Management Production managers have overall responsibility for managing live music events. They are responsible for co-ordination, financial management, compliance with health and safety legislation, problem management, scheduling media access and handling VIP arrangements. 41 Programmer Production Music programmers are responsible for ensuring that the musical output of gig venues, music clubs, radio stations, tv stations and streaming services is of a high level, consistent with the philosophy of the organisation and attracting its target demographic. 42 Promoter Business & Management Music promoters organise and publicise concerts and festivals, arranging the performance fees, riders, hotel accommodation, logistics, etc., in association with production managers and others. Promoters are responsible for publicising the event and ensuring maximum attendance. 43 Publicist PR, Sales & Marketing Publicists cultivate and maintain the image of performers, representing them to the media, producing press releases, speeches, newsletters, material for websites and social media. They arrange and attend press launches, news conferences, exhibitions and sponsorship events. 44 Publisher Production Music publishers develop and protect the music created by songwriters and composers. Publishers have overall responsibility for talent development, song plugging, copyrighting, licensing and royalty collection, all of which functions are performed by specialists. 45 Pyrotechnician Engineering & Operations Pyrotechnicians plan and manage firework and other pyrotechnic displays for live music events, usually but not exclusively for outdoor events. They are specially trained and highly qualified in order to carry out these activities safely, without risk to performers, crew or public. 46 Record Label Manager Business & Management A record label manager co-ordinates all aspects of the production of records on a particular label, including production budgets, marketing, contracts, recording sessions, photoshoots and videoshoots. For small labels the label manager may also have A&R responsibilities. 47 Recording Artist Performance Recording artists are music performers who perform music written and composed by themselves or others that is recorded in recording studios or at live events to create music products for future listening. 48 Retail Manager PR, Sales & Marketing Music retail managers run online or physical music stores. They sell instruments, equipment, physical media, download products, audio and video streaming services, literature and other music-related items and are responsible for the commercial success of the store. 49 Returns Manager Admin & IT A returns manager is responsible for handling the customer service process by which faulty or unwanted musical instruments, equipment, event tickets and other music-related products are repaired, replaced or refunded. 50 Rigger Engineering & Operations Riggers work with complex audio and visual installations at music events. They locate and fix lighting, audio and video equipment often above ground and stage level; using ropes, booms, lifts, hoists and other tools to move and constrain the often heavy equipment. 51 Road Manager Engineering & Operations Road managers, or 'roadies', get performers and their equipment to gigs. They drive the artists to venues and unload their equipment, sometimes carrying out initial setup. After gigs they pack equipment and transport it and the performers to overnight accommodation or the next venue. 52 Sales Assistant PR, Sales & Marketing Music sales staff work for retail managers in music stores, selling directly to customers, offering advice, and demonstrating instruments and equipment. They may also work at call centres, selling and advising over the phone, or for wholesale suppliers, selling to retailers.
53 Security Officer Business & Management Security officers provide security services at live music events, protecting equipment and installations, controlling access, resolving disputes, protecting performers and crew and ensuring public safety. 54 Singer-songwriter Performance Singer-songwriters perform music that they have composed to audiences at live and recorded events. Unlike entertainers, who perform up-beat and crowd-pleasing covers and whose driving force is to entertain, the driver for singer-songwriters is to expand the fanbase for their music. 55 Singing Coach Education & Training Singing coaches, also known as vocal coaches, work with individuals or groups of singers to help develop and improve the singing ability and technique of their clients. They often guide their students through performance qualifications such as ABRSM grades. 56 Songwriter Production Songwriters compose lyrics, melodies and chord progressions for solo artists, bands and other ensembles. Songwriters who work in the classical music genre and/or compose instrumental scores are usually known as composers, while those who create lyrics are known as lyricists. 57 Sound Engineer Engineering & Operations Sound (audio) engineers and technicians work in recording studios and at live events to ensure that vocals, instrumentals and sound effects can be heard to best effect. They prepare and operate technical equipment to record, transmit, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound. 58 Sound Technician Engineering & Operations Sound (audio) engineers and technicians work in recording studios and at live events to ensure that vocals, instrumentals and sound effects can be heard to best effect. They prepare and operate technical equipment to record, transmit, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound. 59 Stage Manager Business & Management Stage managers ensure that the day-to-day operations of music venues run smoothly. They coordinate performance logistics, providing an interface between artists, stage crew and engineers to ensure that the audio, lighting, and visibility needs of the performers are met. 60 Stagehand Engineering & Operations Stagehands, or backstage crew members, build sets, create and operate props and technical equipment, supporting the designers, engineers, technicians and performers with the running of shows. They are responsible for heavy lifting and high installations. 61 Studio Manager Business & Management A studio manager is responsible for the smooth financial and operational aspects of a recording studio. They schedule artists for recording, oversee marketing and advertising, manage budgets and act as the link between clients, session artists and studio engineers. 62 Talent Scout Business & Management A music talent scout is responsible for bringing new talent into a music organisation and developing it. Within the music industry, talent scouts are traditionally employed in a company's A&R division, reporting to an A&R executive. 63 Teacher Education & Training Music teachers work in the education and training sectors, teaching school students and private clients the theory and practice of vocal and instrumental music. Music teachers are highly qualified and usually specialise in one aspect of teaching, while being flexible and versatile. 64 Technologist Production Music technologists are specialists in the production of music using technology. They work from home or professional studios, using computers and specialist equipment such as samplers, sequencers, synthesisers, MIDI and drum machines. 65 Tour Manager Business & Management Tour managers are responsible for organising the logistics of performers on tour and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. They ensure that the artists get safely to venues and hotels, manage expenditure and income, and deal with promoters and venue managers.
66 Troubadour Performance Troubadours travel widely, delivering musical performances to audiences at music venues and events. They may be singers and/or instrumentalists and perform as featured artists or as backing or support performers, as soloists or as part of an orchestra or band or group. 67 Video Engineer Engineering & Operations Video engineers set up and operate the video screens and associated equipment for live and recorded events. At larger events, they work with video technicians and riggers. At small events, video engineers may perform all of these roles. 68 Video Technician Engineering & Operations Video technicians help to rig and operate video equipment for live and recorded events. Working directly for video engineers, they ensure that video screen operations function as planned. For small events, video engineers take on this role. 69 Web designer PR, Sales & Marketing A web designer in the music business works for artists, venues, record companies and other organisations to initiate and advise on websites and on social media accounts for PR, sales and marketing. They employ web developers create the coding to implement the web design. 70 Web Developer Admin & IT Web developers in the music industry work for web designers and sometimes directly for artists, venues, record companies and other organisations to generate and test software coding for websites.