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Giant Steps Illinois

Music Therapist

Lisle, IL

Familiarity with relevant music therapy techniques, theories, and strategies that benefit programming for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders * Ability to maintain quality, safety, and ...

Giant Steps Illinois

Music Therapist

Lisle, IL · On-site

Familiarity with relevant music therapy techniques, theories, and strategies that benefit programming for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders * Ability to maintain quality, safety, and ...

Giant Steps Illinois Inc

Music Therapist

Lisle, IL · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Familiarity with relevant music therapy techniques, theories, and strategies that benefit programming for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders * Ability to maintain quality, safety, and ...

The Cove School

2026-2027 Music Therapist

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$50K/yr

Collaborate and consult with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate music therapy strategies into school programming, support student progress, and reinforce social-emotional ...

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How much do music programming jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for music programming in Chicago, IL is $59,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,200.00 and $65,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Music Programming?

As a Music Programmer, your daily tasks often include selecting and scheduling songs, analyzing listener data and trends, updating playlists to keep content fresh, and collaborating with other team members such as on-air talent, marketing, and promotions staff. You may also be responsible for adhering to licensing regulations and ensuring the station or platform’s sound consistently matches audience preferences and brand direction. Regular meetings with programming directors or music supervisors are common to align on strategy. The role requires both creative input and data-driven decision-making to maintain audience engagement and support station objectives.

What is a Music Programming job?

A Music Programming job involves curating and scheduling playlists for radio stations, streaming platforms, or other media outlets. Music Programmers analyze audience preferences, trends, and data to select songs that fit a station or brand’s identity. They collaborate with producers, DJs, and music labels to ensure a balanced mix of content. This role requires a strong knowledge of music genres, analytics, and industry trends to engage listeners effectively.

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

To thrive in Music Programming, you need a strong understanding of music theory, genre-specific knowledge, and experience with playlist curation or scheduling, often supported by a background in music, audio production, or broadcasting. Familiarity with broadcast automation systems, music scheduling software (such as MusicMaster or RCS Selector), and audio editing tools is typically required. Excellent communication, creative thinking, and the ability to analyze audience preferences help set candidates apart. These skills ensure music programmers can craft engaging listening experiences that align with branding goals and audience demographics.

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Infographic showing various Music Programming job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 30% Full Time, and 70% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,472 per year, or $28.6 per hour.
Music Therapist, Full-Time, Days

Music Therapist, Full-Time, Days

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Music Therapist in the Comer Children's Hospital.
In this role as a Music Therapist, you will coordinate services of psychosocial support to children and families during hospitalization, surgeries and/or out-patient visits through promoting socialization, developing coping skills, enhancing body image and awareness, increasing self-esteem, facilitating positive adjustment, fostering self-expression, maintaining autonomy, and providing age-appropriate music therapy.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Clinical Services
  • Plans, schedules, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic music program for individuals and groups
  • Uses music to formulate treatment goals and facilitate interventions
  • Promotes family-centered care through involvement of parents/caregivers, siblings and other family members
  • Develops the therapeutic plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team
  • Educates parents and staff to provide a therapeutic outlet for children and families.
  • Develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, beneficial, and professional
  • Advocates for opportunities for parents/caregivers to maintain their parenting role
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to caregiver concerns and uses the caregiver as a resource
  • Identifies referrals for other team members and/or community resources
  • Documents in patient's electronic medical record in accordance with department guideline
  • Leadership for Projects and Programming
  • Provides leadership in team meetings; maintains, develops, and models effective working relationships with members of the Child Life staff and the Healthcare team
  • Addresses difficult situations professionally, proactively and collaboratively at the point of service, acts as a model for other staff members
  • Provides consultation/recommendations to medical/patient care team
  • Participates in rounds, patient care conferences, and hospital committees
  • Demonstrates leadership through active participation in departmental meetings/committees
  • Initiates new programs/projects as assigned
  • Provides in-services to hospital staff and works with other departments to facilitate institutional events and clinical presentations
  • Recruits, selects, coordinates, and supervises art therapy interns and/or volunteers within the context of music programming
  • Professional Skills
  • Participates in and contributes to national forums and organizations to remain current with the newest theories, research and trends
  • Assumes responsibility to develop self professionally by participating in continuing education
  • Establishes and accomplishes annual goals in accordance with UCMC goals
  • Engages in community outreach, including but not limited to school and community events
  • Serves as liaison between hospital and participating student internship programs
  • Quality & Performance Improvement
  • Maintains appropriate records and statistical data in accordance with department guidelines
  • Selects, purchases, stocks and maintains inventory within budgetary limits
  • Maintains art supplies that are clean, safe and follows all infection control guidelines
  • Evaluates art programming and makes recommendations for improvement
  • Participates in the planning of new programs, grants, budgets and policies

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy, Master's in Music Therapy preferred
  • Current professional Board Certification (MT-BC) or the designation of Registered, Certified or Advance Certified Music Therapist (RMT, CMT, or ACMT) by the American Music Therapy Association.
  • Required LPMT (Licensed Professional Music Therapist).
  • Internship in music therapy with hospitalized children and adolescents preferred
  • 1-2 years' work experience with children and adolescents
  • Requires the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize theoretical constructs of human development for assessment and intervention for infants through teenagers
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities with good organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills needed to establish therapeutic relationships with children and their families, and effective communication
  • Analytical skills necessary to identify and solve problems within a constantly changing and stressful environment

Position Details:
  • Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Days, Monday-Friday
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Unit/Department: Comer Children's Hospital
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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