Looking for work while fresh out of school

Nina Pierce

May 16,2023 at 8:53PM UTC

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Looking for work while fresh out of school

Hey everyone,

I just finished my master's degree in songwriting and I need a gig that will help support me while I network and build up my business. I'd like it to be remote so that I can make the move from Texas to LA and still have a steady income.

I have been applying for all kinds of writing and marketing jobs and I haven't heard anything besides automatic responses.

I have a bachelor's in journalism in addition to this master's in songwriting and a lot of experience with social media marketing. I would love to hear any advice on getting hired or about any potential opportunities.

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AnonymousMay 17,2023 at 1:39PM UTC
I'm just curious, what college offers a Masters degree in Songwriting?Also, so many small businesses need better social media marketing. You might want to start your own company and offer services to these businesses.
Nina PierceMay 17,2023 at 6:37PM UTC
Berklee College of Music. I'd really prefer something more stable than starting my own business but I've heard this before
AnonymousMay 18,2023 at 12:40PM UTC
Check with local Chamber of Commerce. Ours is providing seminars and linking them to people who can help. I see you don't want to start your own business. I would check with consulting companies that have this niche to see if they have any jobs.
Sally GriffithMay 19,2023 at 1:29PM UTC
Technically writing.
AnonymousMay 25,2023 at 1:09PM UTC
Some customer service jobs are full remote and let you flex your schedule as well, which might be great as you do your songwriting work.
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachMay 25,2023 at 8:02PM UTC
Hey Nina,
Congrats on your masters degree! Have you been doing anything else besides applying to roles?
I help women get jobs they want and can walk you through my process . Here's my link to schedule a consult call https://maeganmillercoaching.as.me/consultcall
Liz MilneMay 29,2023 at 11:06PM UTC
Going freelance might suit you better: find a couple of places to write for (like music magazines) and send them spec pieces offering your writing services? Rinse and repeat until you have a nice little stable of writing gigs that you can do from anywhere and that will keep you busy and paying bills...