How to hire a singer

How to hire a singer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step singer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a singer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new singer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a singer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A singer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, singers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of singers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Singer	Description	Hourly rate
   Singer	Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios.	$12-68

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Tenor
   • Live Performances
   • Different Venues
   • Costumes
   • Chorus
   • Corporate Events
   • Private Parties
   • Musical Theater
   • Music Videos
   • Payroll
   • Private Events
   • Church Services
   • Live Audiences
   • Gospel

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage presence on Facebook, YouTube and SoundCloud.
   • Achieve desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with singers.
   • Create and write original songs in rhythm and blues, reggae, jazz, classical, gospel and pop genres.
   • Have played shows around Boston including NYC.
   • Put music up for sale on itunes, amazon, etc ...
   • Encourage chorus members to attend every practice and focus on team unity.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your singer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A singer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, singers' average salary in wyoming is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level singers earn 81% less than senior-level singers.
   • Certifications. A singer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a singer's salary.

   Average singer salary

   $62,613yearly

   $30.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level singer salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a singer job description

   A singer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a singer job description:

   Singer job description example

   We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.
   
   This position prepares patients for examinations and performs diagnostic radiology procedures following guidelines set by OhioHealth and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
   Minimum Qualifications:
   
   AART-ODH - American Registry of Radiologic Technology - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
   
   SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
   
   Graduate of an approved accredited radiography program. Registered with ARRT; ODH Ohio Radiologic License, BLS certification. Thorough knowledge of various medical imaging procedures and equipment including proper technique and positioning, handling, and administering ionizing radiation to include contrast media agents, radiographic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Expresses superior customer service skills. Pleasant demeanor, neat, poised appearance. Ability to function as team member, with limited supervision. Highly motivated with effective written and verbal communication and effective organizational skills.
   
   Work Shift:
   
   Day
   
   Scheduled Weekly Hours :
   
   36
   
   Department
   
   Urgent Care Grandview
   
   Join us!
   ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
   ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
   ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   
   OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right singer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your singer job on Zippia to find and recruit singer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with singer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new singer

   Once you've decided on a perfect singer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new singer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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