How To Get A Job In The Music Industry & Get Hired in 2026!

Описание: How To Get A Job In The Music Industry & Get Hired in 2026!

Join us for an eye-opening episode with Warner Bailey, founder of Assistants vs. Agents, as he discusses the evolving entry points in the music and entertainment industry. 📈 Discover how assistants are challenging traditional career paths, the impact of low salaries in major cities, and the rise of pay transparency and Gen Z’s push for lasting industry change. If you’re passionate about breaking into music or want the latest on remote work, networking, and AI’s influence on the business, this is a must-watch! #MusicIndustry #AssistantsVsAgents #CareerAdvice #MusicCareers #MusicBusinessInsider 🎤💼✨

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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
7:04 What inspired you to start Assistants vs. Agents?
8:40 62% of assistants say the assistant track is less valuable—how do we distinguish learning from exploitation?
10:26 Have you faced resistance from agents or execs over your platform’s transparency?
15:14 Do assistant experiences differ across agencies, studios, or companies?
16:40 Is low assistant pay in expensive cities shutting out future talent?
19:26 Will hybrid or remote roles become more common in entertainment?
22:06 Is Gen Z positioned to force lasting change in Hollywood, or will old systems persist?
24:21 How will AI reshape assistant roles in the next few years?
25:40 If you could redesign the assistant path into entertainment, what advice would you give newcomers?
28:29 Books or films that inspire you professionally?
30:43 How can people reach you?


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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


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On this episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight discuss How To Get A Job In The Music Industry & Get Hired in 2026 with insights from Warner Bailey. They explore the differences between assistants vs. agents and reveal career opportunities in music industry roles such as artists and repertoire, music supervisor, music producer, artist managers, booking agent music, and tour manager. Whether you’re searching for music industry jobs, music company jobs, or record label jobs at major companies like WMG, Universal Records, Sony Music, or Spotify careers, this episode offers practical advice to help you navigate the competitive landscape of music business jobs and secure your place in the industry.

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