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Songwriter

Write songs for artists, films, and commercials

Up to $500,000/yr

Create lyrics and melodies for recording artists, sync placements, and publishing catalogs.

Highlights

Common tasks

Write songs, demo tracks, pitch to artists, and collaborate in writing sessions.

Potential downsides

Publishing deal complexity, songs that never get released, and co-write credit disputes.

Skills

WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion

Interests

Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing

Industries

Media

Work style

CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused

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