Song Screener (Contract Position) (Nashville)

Compensation: $20/hour

Schedule: Flexible, based on availability

Employment Type: Hourly contract, with potential for full-time employment

Position Overview

American Songwriter is hiring experienced music professionals to evaluate song submissions. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in the music industry and a deep understanding of songwriting, production, and what makes a song commercially and artistically compelling across genres.

The role begins as an hourly contract position. After several months, it may become a full-time position based on performance, business needs, and mutual fit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate song and lyric submissions with a critical, professional ear.
• Leverage our proprietary guidelines to grade submissions.
• Identify standout songs and songwriters with strong potential.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Communicate availability regularly to support workload planning.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in the music industry, such as A&R, music publishing, songwriting, production, artist development, music supervision, or music journalism/criticism.
• A demonstrated ability to spot hit potential and emerging talent.
• Command of songwriting craft, including structure, melody, lyric writing, prosody, and hooks.
• A strong technical ear for recording, arrangement, production, and mix quality.
• Broad knowledge of current and historical trends across multiple genres.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to give concise, constructive feedback.
• Self-direction, reliability, and the ability to meet deadlines working remotely.

Preferred

• Songwriting, production, or publishing credits.
• A degree or formal training in music, songwriting, audio engineering, or music business.