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Lakepointe Church

Worship Pastor - Lucas

Lucas, TX · On-site

... staff worship leadership experience * Leadership skills (including the ability to recruit and ... Musical talent may include but not limited to: instrumental, songwriting, ability to sing and coach ...

LCBC Church

East York Worship Leader

East York, PA

Songwriting * Attend and contribute to Worship Department meetings and projects which include, but ... Be a team player: participate in staff meetings and location-specific events/initiatives such as ...

Riff Music School

Violin/viola Teacher

Westminster, CO

$22.50 - $24/hr

... songwriting, audio engineering, music production, and band management. * Inspire students by ... Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to deliver a consistent, high-quality learning ...

Riff Music School

Guitar Teacher

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

... songwriting, audio engineering, music production, and band management. * Inspire students by ... Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to deliver a consistent, high-quality learning ...

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How much do staff songwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff songwriter in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a staff songwriter?

To thrive as a Staff Songwriter, you need a strong command of music theory, lyrical composition, and songwriting across multiple genres, often supported by a portfolio of original works or relevant music education. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Logic Pro or Pro Tools and notation software is commonly expected, while formal certifications are less typical but beneficial. Creativity, collaboration, and resilience are standout soft skills, enabling writers to generate fresh ideas on tight deadlines and work closely with producers and artists. These abilities are crucial for consistently delivering high-quality songs that meet the commercial and artistic goals of music publishers or labels.

What is a staff songwriter?

A Staff Songwriter is a professional songwriter employed by a music publishing company to create songs for artists, TV, film, or commercials. Instead of writing for personal projects, staff songwriters develop music that fits specific commercial needs. They may collaborate with artists, producers, and other songwriters to craft marketable songs. Their income typically comes from advances, royalties, and publishing deals.

What is the typical work environment and team structure for a staff songwriter?

As a Staff Songwriter, you’ll often work as part of a collaborative team within a music publishing company or entertainment label, writing songs both independently and in co-writing sessions with other songwriters, producers, or artists. Your days may involve brainstorming ideas, attending writing camps, pitching songs to producers, and revising material based on feedback from creative directors or clients. While some work can be done remotely or during personal writing sessions, much of your time will be spent fostering strong professional relationships and participating in both scheduled writing appointments and impromptu creative opportunities. This collaborative and dynamic environment can help you learn from peers and industry professionals, ultimately expanding your network and opportunities for songwriting credits.

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Infographic showing various Staff Songwriter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,055 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Music Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Audio and Music

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

$5.6K/mo

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

In addition to its regular, full-time faculty, Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals, and other industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. These positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.

To be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential. In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree. 

The School of Audio and Music offers graduate level coursework in its Music Composition for the Screen MFA, as well as undergraduate coursework in disciplines including Audio Arts; Music Performance and Songwriting; Music Production; Music Composition for Media; Music Technology; and Sound Design for Media and Stage.

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date.

Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information. 

Columbia College Chicago actively promotes, access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices and perspectives that are vitally important to the successful delivery of a contemporary creative curriculum and the college's mission to educate students who will author the culture of their times. These principles are essential to the educational experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. 

We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and whose creative, scholarly and/or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with our mission. For more information, please visit: colum.edu/academic-access-and-excellence.

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  • Position subject to a background screening.
  • This is a union position.
  • This position is overtime ineligible.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

 

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