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CHAPTER
13
MEDIA: PRINT, RADIO,
AND TELEVISION
The media make the public aware of music by broadcasting it, talking about it,
and writing about it. An entire book could be devoted to the diverse jobs available
in music journalism, radio, and television. This chapter highlights one job in each
category.
JOURNALISM
CRITIC · JOURNALIST · REVIEWER · WRITER
JOB OVERVIEW
Journalists compose reviews, articles, columns, and other text about artists, music,
and the music industry.
PREREQUISITES
Verbal and writing skills are essential, and the ability to work with people is
important.
POINTERS FOR THE JOB SEARCH
"You have to be willing to be poor. If you can hack that, you've got a shot. You
certainly can't be living in an apartment in Manhattan, unless you're squatting or
living with mom. There is no money in writing. You're treated as though you're at the
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