Composers

A Composer writes original music for musicians and music ensembles to perform. May compose lyrics or work with lyricists, specialize in one style or form of music, or draw on musical ideas from several different styles. May receive commissions for composing new works, or compose music for film scores. May transcribe compositions by hand or use music software to create scores and parts.

About this Career

Average Salary

£43,525

New workers start at around £19,741. Normal pay is £43,525 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £73,357

Annual Openings

65

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Determines staffing, material, financial, and other short- and long-term needs.
  • Reviews and revises creative teams' work across multiple projects.
  • Establishes client's requirements and oversees the conception and development of multiple projects.
  • Keeps up to date with new releases, publications and trends in relevant fields.
  • Helps set the creative direction of their organisation and finds new talent, such as artists, writers and musicians, as well as pieces such as artworks, scripts and music.
  • Liaises with clients, generates new business and promotes their organisation by attending and organising conferences, exhibits and other events.
  • Plans, organises, directs and co-ordinates the activities and resources of organisations in the creative industries, such as publishing firms, art galleries and television companies.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 72%
Active Listening 72%
Speaking 69%
Active Learning 69%
Critical Thinking 67%
Learning Strategies 64%
Monitoring 64%
Writing 63%
Mathematics 52%
Science 21%