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Livenation

Production Runner - Bayou Music Center

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com. Live Nation's Concerts Division ... Retrieve and deliver equipment, paperwork, etc. * Ensure stage and backstage areas are clean and ...

Livenation

Security - Bayou Music Center

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $19/hr

Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time ... Ability to memorize, recollect, and quickly retrieve relevant information. * Ability to interact ...

Kobalt Music

Manager, Royalties

Nashville, TN · On-site

You manage, develop, and support a team of three direct reports responsible for the retrieval ... Knowledge of digital music licensing, publishing royalties, and royalty operations. What Success ...

Kobalt Music

Manager, Royalties

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

You manage, develop, and support a team of three direct reports responsible for the retrieval ... Knowledge of digital music licensing, publishing royalties, and royalty operations. What Success ...

Kobalt Music

Manager, Royalties

Nashville, TN · On-site

You manage, develop, and support a team of three direct reports responsible for the retrieval ... Knowledge of digital music licensing, publishing royalties, and royalty operations. What Success ...

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How much do music information retrieval jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for music information retrieval in the United States is $57,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a music information retrieval?

A Music Information Retrieval (MIR) job involves developing algorithms and systems to analyze, process, and retrieve music-related data. Professionals in this field work on tasks like audio feature extraction, genre classification, music recommendation, and automatic transcription. They often use machine learning, signal processing, and data science techniques to improve music search engines, streaming services, and audio analysis tools. MIR jobs are commonly found in research labs, tech companies, and the music industry.

What are the typical career paths and advancement opportunities in music information retrieval?

Professionals working in Music Information Retrieval (MIR) often start as data scientists, audio engineers, or researchers specializing in music technology. As you gain experience, opportunities can lead to more senior positions such as lead MIR researcher, machine learning engineer for music applications, or project manager overseeing music technology initiatives. There is also potential to transition into academic roles, consulting, or leadership positions within companies focused on music streaming, audio software, or digital media. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including musicologists, software developers, and UI/UX designers—is common, opening doors to varied project-based and interdisciplinary career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in music information retrieval, and why are they important?

To thrive in Music Information Retrieval, you need a strong background in computer science, signal processing, and music theory, often supported by a relevant degree or research experience. Proficiency with programming languages such as Python or MATLAB, familiarity with machine learning libraries, and experience using specialized software like MIRtoolbox are highly beneficial. Strong analytical skills, creativity, and effective collaboration are key soft skills that help tackle complex problems and innovate in this interdisciplinary field. These talents are crucial for developing and optimizing systems that process and analyze large collections of music data, supporting applications in recommendation, music analysis, and audio engineering.

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Infographic showing various Music Information Retrieval job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,731 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Adjunct Faculty - Music Business

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding!
The Music Business program provides a well-rounded and in-depth study of the fundamentals of music business and management, focusing on how those skills can be applied in the entertainment and music industry. Throughout the degree programs, students work in a professional, project-based environment, designed to recreate the challenges and opportunities they'll encounter in the world of entertainment business. Foundational business topics include studies in management, marketing, accounting, finance, communications, and law, laying the groundwork for more advanced industry studies including business models, global media management, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, audience metrics, and more.
This position is part time working no more than 20 hours per week, on-campus OR online and must be resident in the state of Florida.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and update curriculum to keep current and relevant to industry standards.
  • Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning.
  • Create learning activities, including assignments, tests, quizzes and labs, and assess student outcomes in a timely manner through effective assessment and constructive feedback to students to support the learning process.
  • Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery.
  • Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.

Other Responsibilities:
  • Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
  • Adheres to company attendance standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a
Competencies:
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for grammar and punctuation
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with other teachers and university staff
  • Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast paced environment

Education and/or Experience:
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years related and verifiable work experience and required to hold a Master's (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Entertainment Business, Music Business, or at least 18 semester hours in a related discipline from an accredited college or university. A terminal degree is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • None.

Skills:
  • Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of current trends, companies, and roles in the entertainment industries.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Passion to encourage learning
  • Ability to be a self-motivated team member and to help develop curriculum

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office and classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active student and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. May be subject to; bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.
Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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