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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for playlist 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.

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A Playlist Curator is responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining music playlists for streaming platforms, brands, or media companies. They carefully select songs based on themes, moods, trends, or audience preferences to enhance listener engagement. Curators analyze music data, follow industry trends, and collaborate with artists or labels to ensure their playlists stay fresh and relevant. This role requires a good ear for music, trend awareness, and an understanding of audience behavior.

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As a Playlist Curator, your daily responsibilities may include researching new music releases, analyzing listener data to refine playlist selections, and collaborating with editorial or marketing teams to develop thematic playlists. You'll also monitor playlist performance, engage with artists and labels for potential features, and respond to audience trends to keep content fresh. The role requires a blend of creative thinking and data-driven decision-making, allowing you to directly influence the listening experience of users. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams are also important parts of the job.

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To thrive as a Playlist Curator, a deep understanding of music genres, trends, and audience preferences is essential, often supported by prior experience in music curation or editorial roles. Familiarity with music streaming platforms, playlist management tools, and analytics dashboards is highly beneficial. Creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills help curators craft engaging playlists and collaborate with artists or marketing teams. These skills ensure playlists are both relevant and appealing to target audiences, which is crucial for user engagement and platform growth.

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Havocs Student DJ (NFWS)

Part-time

Posted 2 hours ago


Grand Canyon Education rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 72 rated education support services


Job description

Position Summary/Purpose:

The GCU Havocs Student DJ's primary role is to bring game day hype for the NCAA sports on campus. The DJ will work hand in hand with the Havocs Leaders to come up with creative ways to tie in music to games, themes, and Havocs events.

Responsibilities

  • Playlist curation for all men's and women's soccer games, Volleyball games & Men's Basketball Tailgates.

  • Creative music development for havoc projects

  • Playlist curation for misc. events including tailgates, culture nights, etc

  • Attend meetings with Havocs Leaders weekly

Equipment Used and Responsibility:

  • Lap Top

  • DJ Controller

Qualifications:

  • Must have completed a semester as a GCU Student

  • Be able to lead large groups of people and have intentional conversations

  • Must be available to work nights and weekends

  • Needs to have crowd management skills

  • Must have 6-12 months of experience as a DJ

  • Must submit a 5 minute mix through Sound Cloud.

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor's program or Master's program.

Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.

Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027


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About Grand Canyon Education

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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

Year founded

1983