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The O'Neill

Music Assistants

Waterford, CT · On-site

$750/wk

Work closely with the Composer and Music Director to track, implement, communicate score changes, and assist them as needed. * Print and distribute score updates, lyric changes, band charts, and ...

Universal Music Group

Video Operator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry ... Maintain equipment readiness, organization, and inventory standards * Assist with pre-production ...

cp87

Producer - Control Room

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$121K - $123K/yr

Load, organize, and cue all video and graphic elements for game day and live events. * Follow event ... Communicate clearly with the control room team to ensure smooth and accurate execution. * Assist ...

Jobsbridge

UI/UX Developer

San Diego, CA

$53 - $69/hr

... music, and video game service and software industries is a plus Qualifications HTML, CSS, JavaScript Additional Information Multiple Openings

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How much do assistant video game music composer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant video game music composer in the United States is $24.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Video Game Music Composer vs Video Game Music Composer?

AspectAssistant Video Game Music ComposerVideo Game Music Composer
CredentialsTypically a degree in music or related field; some experience in game audioAdvanced experience; often a portfolio of completed projects
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, often part of a team or studioIndependent or team-based, leading music creation
Industry UsageSupporting role in game audio departmentsLeading role in composing original game music

The Assistant Video Game Music Composer supports the main composer by handling tasks like editing, arranging, or initial composition. In contrast, the Video Game Music Composer is responsible for creating the full soundtrack, leading the musical direction. The assistant role is ideal for those starting in game audio, while the composer role requires more experience and creative leadership.

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Music Assistants

The O'Neill

Waterford, CT • On-site

$750/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

About The O'Neill

The National Medal of the Arts and Two Time Tony Award Winning Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, is the country's preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and new voices for the stage.


From its 11-acre campus in Waterford, Connecticut, the O'Neill has been home to more than 1,000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists. O'Neill programs include the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Critics Institute, National Puppetry Conference, Cabaret & Performance Conference, and the National Theater Institute, which offers six credit-earning undergraduate training programs.

The O'Neill is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell, the artists telling those stories, the staff supporting our work, and the audiences in our theaters. We strive to cultivate a healthy and diverse community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps foster safety, civility, and respect for all people.


Music Assistant

Reports to: Score Coordinator, Literary Manager

Department: Literary

Compensation: $750 stipend, housing, meals

Dates: Mid/Late July


Job Description

Music Assistants will provide direct support to the developmental workshop of a new musical during the National Music Theater Conference. Music Assistants will work closely with top-tier composers and music directors to track, implement, and distribute all score and lyric changes to the company and creative team. Candidates must be highly proficient in Dorico and/or Sibelius and have compositional piano skills. Responsibilities include:

  • Attend all workshop rehearsals (typically Tuesdays through Sundays, 10am-6pm but subject to change at the discretion of the Music Director).
  • Work closely with the Composer and Music Director to track, implement, communicate score changes, and assist them as needed.
  • Print and distribute score updates, lyric changes, band charts, and sheet music to the company.
  • Work closely with the Script Assistant to track and communicate lyric changes to the company and ensure book/score continuity
  • Create a score revision distribution spreadsheet in collaboration with the Score Coordinator and Script Assistant prior to the workshop.
  • Work closely with the Script Assistant before the workshop to identify book/score discrepancies; communicating those discrepancies to the Composer; updating the score as needed before rehearsals begin.
  • Attend all public performances.


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a passion for musical theater and extensive experience as Music Assistant on new works in development. Must be highly proficient in Dorico and Sibelius and have compositional piano skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail required.


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for at least three references, and three score samples of original or transcribed Piano/Vocal arrangements.


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O'Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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