Music Journalists

Music journalists can advance in many ways. As they gain recognition and respect as music experts, they may be assigned to cover more highly anticipated concerts or music releases. They can also advance by working for larger newspapers, magazines, or other media outlets. They may choose to move into other reporting jobs, such as general entertainment reporter or editorial writer. Music journalists can also move into higher paying jobs such as head entertainment editor or even editor in chief of a music publication.

Freelance or self-employed writers earn advancement in the form of larger fees as they gain exposure and establish their reputations as music critics and writers.