The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada includes many different types of musicians, including composers and arrangers. Membership in this union provides access to insurance, a pension, and career development resources.
Composers and arrangers can also join professional organizations to help promote and protect their work and professional interests. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers licenses and distributes royalties for its members, provides career development resources, and offers workshops and showcases to help members develop and perform their work. Other organizations, such as the Society of Composers and American Composers Forum, offer similar membership benefits, including access to career opportunities listings, music libraries, and participation in conferences and competitions.
- Actors
- Animators
- Art Directors
- Artist and Repertoire Workers
- Artists
- Audio Recording Engineers
- Broadcast Engineers
- Camera Operators
- Choreographers
- Cinematographers and Directors of Photography
- Circus Performers
- Clowns
- Comedians
- Computer and Video Game Designers
- Computer Programmers
- Costume Designers
- Dance Instructors
- Dance School Owners and Managers
- Dancers
- Ethnoscientists
- Film and Television Directors
- Film and Television Editors
- Film and Television Extras
- Film and Television Producers
- Film and Video Librarians
- Foreign Correspondents
- Graphic Designers
- Graphics Programmers
- Lighting Technicians
- Magicians
- Makeup Artists
- Motion Graphics Artists
- Multimedia Artists and Animators
- Multimedia Sound Workers
- Music Agents and Scouts
- Music Conductors and Directors
- Music Journalists
- Music Librarians
- Music Producers
- Music Teachers
- Music Therapists
- Music Venue Owners and Managers
- Music Video Directors and Producers
- Music Video Editors
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
- Musicians
- News Anchors
- Non-Fungible Token Artists
- Photographers
- Playwrights
- Political Reporters
- Pop/Rock Musicians
- Production Assistants
- Production Designers and Art Directors
- Radio and Television Announcers
- Radio and Television Program Directors
- Real-Time Captioners
- Recreational Therapists
- Screenwriters
- Show Runners
- Singers
- Songwriters
- Special and Visual Effects Technicians
- Sports Broadcasters and Announcers
- Stage Directors
- Stage Managers
- Stage Production Workers
- Stunt Performers
- Talent Agents and Scouts
- Theater Managers
- Unity Developers
- Video Game Art Directors
- Writers