Lyricist Job Description

A lyricist is a person who writes lyrics for songs.

A lyricist may write the lyrics as a job, as a hobby, or as a labor of love.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Lyricist to help us write some new songs. We have a lot of great ideas, but we need someone who can put them into words. If you’re a talented Lyricist, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

Lyricist Duties:

• Write, produce, and perform songs
• Explore music and write lyrics
• Develop original melody, chords, and lyric lines
• Provide vocals and instrumentals
• Develop a distinctive style and sound
• Inspire and motivate others
• Identify, develop, and promote talent and artists
• Improve existing songs
• Develop new hit songs
• Create, distribute, and promote original recordings
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver a musical performance and/or musical entertainment
• Develop, market, and sell original songs and recordings
• Negotiate contracts with record companies, music publishers, management companies, talent agencies, and customers
• Monitor finances and expenditures, and provide reports
• Develop, implement, and improve business and marketing plans, including advertising and promotion
• Create, implement, and monitor sales policies, sales forecasts

Lyricist Responsibilities:

• Create, develop, write, revise, and arrange lyrics and melodies of popular music
• Attending festivals and events where networking is possible with other artists and writers.
• Training, advising, and mentoring junior Lyricists.
• Writing choruses, jingles, cartoons, and training videos
• Writing lyrics for various genres of music like rock, country, and rap

Requirements And Skills:

• Proven writing ability
• Knowledge of popular music
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain excellent time-management skills
• Ability to conduct research
• Able to work autonomously, and handle multiple projects

At [Company Name], we are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, races, religions, nationalities, genders, gender expressions, and ages. We are especially interested in hearing from veterans and individuals with disabilities.