Film Music Careers

Where music and film intersect, magic happens. Discover how to bring your music-making abilities to the movie industry through a career as a Composer, Music Supervisor, or Music Editor.

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Composer

The Composer creates the score for a motion picture through writing, revising, and recording new music to elicit an emotional response. Learn More Avg. Salary: $49,300 Salary Range: $42K - $59K Alt Titles: Film Composer

Music Supervisor

The Music Supervisor oversees all music that takes place in a motion picture, selecting tracks that fit the mood and tone of each scene, and sometimes sitting in during recording sessions. Learn More Avg. Salary: $54,086 Salary Range: $44K - $65K Alt Titles: None