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How much do entry level music curator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level music curator in the United States is $72,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Entry Level Music Curator do?

An Entry Level Music Curator is responsible for selecting, organizing, and recommending music for playlists, radio stations, streaming platforms, or events. They analyze music trends, listener preferences, and industry developments to create engaging listening experiences. Their work may involve researching new artists, updating playlists, collaborating with other curators or DJs, and sometimes writing brief descriptions or reviews of tracks. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for music and a good ear for emerging trends.

What is the difference between Entry Level Music Curator vs Music Programmer?

AspectEntry Level Music CuratorMusic Programmer
Required CredentialsMusic-related degree or experience, knowledge of genresMusic or audio engineering background, technical skills
Work EnvironmentMusic libraries, streaming platforms, cultural institutionsRadio stations, streaming services, digital platforms
Industry UsageCurating playlists, music collections, cultural eventsProgramming playlists, scheduling, content management

Both roles involve working with music content, but an Entry Level Music Curator focuses on selecting and organizing music for audiences, while a Music Programmer emphasizes technical scheduling and playlist management. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths in the music industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Music Curator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Music Curator, you need a deep knowledge of music genres, strong analytical skills, and a passion for music discovery, often supported by a degree in music, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), streaming platforms, and playlist management tools is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help curators craft engaging playlists and collaborate with artists and teams. These abilities are essential for creating compelling listening experiences that resonate with audiences and support organizational goals.

What are some common challenges faced by entry level music curators when building playlists for diverse audiences?

Entry level music curators often encounter the challenge of balancing personal taste with the preferences of a broad and diverse audience. It can be difficult to stay updated with emerging trends across multiple genres while ensuring playlists remain fresh and engaging. Additionally, curators must consider licensing restrictions and platform guidelines when selecting tracks. Collaborating with data analysts and marketing teams to understand listener behavior and feedback is also a regular part of the role, which helps in refining playlist strategies.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Music Curator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, and 98% Full Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,627 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Porter - Time Out Market, New York

Time Out Group Plc

Brooklyn, NY

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description


Job Title: Porter

Location: Time Out Market, Brooklyn, New York

Reporting to: Maintenance Engineer

Internal: Time Out Market

We love what we do – and it shows! Time Out Market is the division of Time Out that brings our food and cultural experiences to life for our guests, readers and clients. This is a great chance to be part of an awesome team that you can be proud of and truly enjoy, day in and day out!

Porter Responsibilities

  • Prepare dining areas before guests are seated

  • Remove dirty plate ware and silverware from tables after guests have left

  • Clean tables after guests leave

  • kitchens to be restocked with plates, utensils, napkins and trays

  • Maintain health and safety regulations at all kitchen and dining areas

  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.

  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.

  • Operate equipment in an efficient and safe manner.

  • Complete other general cleaning duties such as emptying trash cans and cleaning dining area

  • Other duties as assigned by management


Skills and Requirements

  • Work experience as a Busser, Food Runner or other entry-level role in a restaurant and face paced events environment a plus

  • Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays

  • Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules

  • Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays, push heavy carts and stand for long hours

  • Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to be cross trained in all areas of the cleaning department

  • Ability to speak, read, and understand English


What we look for in a candidate

Time Out is a company filled with individuals as diverse as the cities we live in and cover. At the same time there are common characteristics and values we all share. To join our team, you’ll want to…

Be commercially astute

Either have experience at or want to dive headfirst into a fast-paced transformative company in pursuit of excellence

Think globally

Have excellent communication and relationship building skills

Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive

Be a team player

About our culture

    At Time Out Group we believe in diversity and equal opportunity for all people. We do not discriminate against external or internal candidates on the basis of age; disability; gender, gender reassignment; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity. We believe that diversity develops creativity and enables personal and professional growth where we all learn from each other. We believe in an open culture where ideas are shared candidly and where there is no fear of failure, but rather an understanding that we must experiment and have the freedom to succeed. We believe that everyone has the right to express themselves as they are as this enriches us all. We believe in an open world, social justice, and the pursuit of happiness, after all, we are in the happiness business.
    About Time Out Group plc



    Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality business that inspires and enables people to explore and enjoy the best of the city.

    It all began in London in 1968 when Time Out helped people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the capital. Since then, this iconic brand has consistently maintained its status as the go-to source of inspiration for both locals and visitors alike.

    Time Out Group has been named one of the Most Innovative Companies for 2020 by Fast Company - this prestigious annual list honours the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. The Group comprises two highly synergistic business divisions: Time Out Media and Time Out Market.

    Time Out Media’s digital and physical media proposition comprises websites, mobile, social media, print and live events. Across these platforms, Time Out distributes its high-quality content – written and curated by local expert journalists – around the best food, drinks, culture, art, music, theatre, travel and entertainment in 328 cities and 58 countries. The Company is monetising this global reach and its strong traffic from a desirable audience via digital and print advertising as well as e-commerce. Since its launch 50 years ago, Time Out has become a global brand that advertisers and consumers love and trust.

    Time Out Market is a food and cultural market leveraging the Time Out brand to bring the best of the city under one roof: its best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences – based on the editorial curation Time Out has always been known for. The world’s first food and cultural market experience based wholly on editorial curation, Time Out Market captures decades of local knowledge, independent reviews and expert opinions. Everything that is being offered in Time Out Market must have been reviewed with four or five stars, and not one star less, by independent Time Out journalists.

    The first Time Out Market opened in Lisbon in 2014 and is now Portugal’s most popular attraction with 4.1 million visitors in 2019. Following this success, four new Time Out Markets opened in North America in 2019 in New York, Boston, Montréal and Chicago, and we recently celebrated the opening of Time Out Market Dubai in April 2021. A further pipeline of other global locations includes Porto, Barcelona,Prague, Abu Dhabi, Cape Town and London.

    Time Out is a dynamic, pioneering brand and so is our team. We want to work with the best and brightest talent because we work for the world’s greatest cities, the people enjoying them and the businesses in them. As a truly global team we get to collaborate with colleagues from New York to Paris, Tokyo and Sydney and beyond. It’s our integrity, passion, curiosity, creativity and openness that make us successful and a unique team.