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Apple

Design Evangelist

Cupertino, CA

$181K - $272K/yr

... games that are innovative, easy to use, and beautifully designed. We are seeking a Design ... Composer Familiarity with accessibility concepts and best practices Passion for Apple's design ...

AEG

Digital Editor/Videographer

Houston, TX · On-site

Understand NBA/WNBA basketball and game strategy. * Ability to work both independently and in a ... Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (Avid Media Composer ...

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Senior Media Manager

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$137K - $143K/yr

Interplay, Media Composer, Nexis, Fast Serve, Media Central UX, etc * Avid Interplay administrator ... game. The Tennis Channel app brings it all together in one place, delivering live and on-demand ...

Digital Remedy

Senior Media Manager

Santa Monica, CA

$138K - $143K/yr

Interplay, Media Composer, Nexis, Fast Serve, Media Central UX, etc * Avid Interplay administrator ... game. The Tennis Channel app brings it all together in one place, delivering live and on-demand ...

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How much do game composer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for game composer in the United States is $22.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Game Composer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Composer, you need a solid background in music composition, sound design, and a strong understanding of how music enhances gameplay experiences; a degree in music or related field is often preferred. Proficiency with digital audio workstations (DAWs), orchestration software, and specialized audio integration tools like FMOD or Wwise is essential. Creativity, collaboration, and strong communication skills help composers interpret the creative vision and work closely with developers and other team members. These abilities are crucial for creating immersive, adaptive soundtracks that elevate the player's emotional engagement and fit the technical needs of interactive media.

What does a Game Composer do?

A Game Composer creates the musical score and soundtracks for video games, enhancing the game's atmosphere, emotion, and player experience. They work closely with developers, sound designers, and directors to craft music that fits the game's theme, mood, and narrative. This involves composing original music, implementing adaptive sound techniques, and sometimes working with live musicians. Their work helps establish immersion and engagement, making the game world more dynamic and emotionally impactful.

What types of projects and collaboration can a Game Composer expect when working with a game development team?

Game Composers typically collaborate closely with game designers, audio directors, sound engineers, and occasionally narrative teams to ensure music aligns seamlessly with gameplay and storytelling. You'll participate in creative meetings, provide input on the mood or style needed for specific game scenes, and often iterate on compositions based on team feedback. Many projects involve tight deadlines and require adaptability as the game's direction evolves. Working across genres and project sizes—from indie studios to AAA companies—offers valuable learning experiences, and successful composers often build versatile portfolios that open doors to senior audio roles or broader sound design opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Game Composer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% As Needed, 2% Full Time, 46% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,990 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Freelance Content Coordinator

Sterling Entertainment Enterprises, LLC

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About Us

SNY is an Emmy Award–winning regional sports media company delivering content across linear television and digital platforms. SNY provides unmatched, exclusive coverage of the New York Mets, New York Jets, and all things New York sports. As the Tri-State area’s leader in local sports coverage, SNY offers comprehensive access to professional and collegiate teams through exclusive live games, nightly sports shows, and original programming. SNY also delivers real-time New York sports news and exclusive digital series on SNY.tv and across its social channels, including YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram. SNY is available to viewers throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and nationally through select providers.

About the Role

As a Freelance Content Coordinator, you are responsible for all communication and acquisition of content appearing on SNY, our website and social channels. You will communicate daily with New York teams PR staff and other media outlets to acquire content via Zoom, help schedule and share transmission info with crews out in the field and back at the studio. This role serves as quality control for incoming feeds and as a liaison to share content across all platforms. You are a self-starter who demonstrates the ability to present and lead the execution of original content ideas. The successful candidate is an effective communicator and is able to handle multiple projects at one time under tight deadlines.
What You’ll Do?

  • You will maintain quality control of all incoming elements, including remote setups, streamed content, and taped field content of incoming paths to all SNY platforms through Slack
  • Schedule Field Producers and Multi-Platform Photographers
  • Must understand all technical aspects of news content gathering, including satellite, fiber, LiveU, FTP, internet pool, and mobile transfer. Responsible for communication of active feed paths to content staff.
  • Must have ability to book production trucks, remote studios and video conference calls
  • Communication with team and league PR staffs. This includes media credentialing, Zoom access and future schedules.
  • Assist in updating team/league mandated video guidelines and restrictions for both linear and digital platforms.
  • Self-starter who demonstrates the ability to present and lead the execution of original content ideas.

What You’ll Bring?

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in video production.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of the New York sports market and exhibit editorial judgment and knowledge of industry style standards.
  • Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in a pressurized live television environment.
  • Excellent organization, interpersonal & communication skills required.
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude and leadership qualities.
  • You demonstrate strong computer skills: experience with any of the following software is highly preferred – AVID Media Composer, Media Central and Capture Manager, and iNEWS.
  • Experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Dropbox.
  • Must be able to work independently, yet strong collaboration skills are required.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are highly desired.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed to participate in show meetings and to create and distribute daily emails to a large group of individuals.
  • Ability to work well and multitask in a fluid, live broadcast 24/7 environment with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be detail-oriented, meticulous and able to maintain confidentiality.