Aaminah Nawaz

Music Magazine industry tasks research:

Music magazines were made as a dedication to music and music culture itself.
Such magazines typically include music news, interviews, photo shoots, essays,
record reviews, concert reviews and occasionally have a cover mount with
recorded music. Music magazines were very popular in the United Kingdom first
as new bands formed such as The Beatles which boomed the media. Since then
magazines have been consistent in providing us with the latest music related
news. Most popular music magazines in the UK involve Kerrang, Mojo and Rolling
Stone.
There are several genres of music magazines a few include rock, indie, pop, R&B,
country, and jazz etc. The genres are targeted at specific audiences and they
include famous artists/bands that associate with that genre.
In order for magazines to be well known they have to be advertised. Advertising
is essential in music magazines as it promotes the artists in the magazine as well
as the magazine company. The magazine has to appeal to its audience and
include everything that the audiences demand for instance, the latest gossip on
their favourite bands.
Job roles in media magazine may include;
Commissioning editor - discovers and identifies writers and products to
publish to build the company portfolio, also ensures writers work to and
meet deadlines.
Publishing commissioning editor - senior position, understands customers'
needs and wants and commissions books accordingly.
Publishing editor - has control over the look and content of the publication
Editorial assistant - learns the industry by working closely with senior
colleagues, helping in the commissioning and publishing of books,
magazines and journals
Magazine features editor - ensures the content and overall look of a
magazine are topical and interesting
/ Proof-reader
- ensures content is easy to read,
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Aaminah Nawaz