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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